You are officially down to your final chance to apply to this year's ACE & Gala Awards. Don't miss your chance to submit your best work from the past year. Join in the excitement and the spirit of our industry as we celebrate the hard work and exceptional accomplishments of our peers. Get your submission in now before the portal closes on October 31st!
- Celebrate Your Achievements: Showcasing your work at the ACE & Gala Awards is a magnificent way to highlight your dedication and creativity.
- Demonstrate Resilience: Share your success stories and reflect the resilience that keeps our industry thriving.
- Community Recognition: Gain acknowledgment from peers and leaders within the industry.
The categories for 2025 are:
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National Caterer of the Year
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International Caterer of the Year
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Catered Social Event of the Year
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Catered Fundraising Event of the Year
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Catered Wedding of the Year
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Catered Micro Event of the Year
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Product or Technological Innovation of the Year
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Sustainability in Catering
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Best Off-Premise Catering
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Best On-Premise Catering
To submit an entry to this year's ACE awards, please visit our awards portal at https://ace-gala.awardsplatform.com/
Important Dates
- Monday, February 19, 2024 | ACE Award Submissions Open
- September 1, 2023-August 31, 2024 | Eligibility Period for Entries
- Sunday, September 15, 2024 | Regular submission deadline ($125 fee)
- Thursday, October 31, 2024 | Late Bird submission deadline ($175 fee)
If you are interested in entering in the Gala awards instead, you can enter the Special Event 2025 Gala awards in the same online portal as the ACE awards. Catersource + The Special Event will run February 24-27 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Both the ACE and Gala awards will be presented during the conference at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale.
