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In 1986 Caterer created the Acorn Awards to give something back to the young people who have chosen to contribute their talent to hospitality. Designed to acknowledge flair and reward good work, each year the Acorns recognises 30 people under 30 who are nominated by their peers and colleagues for having made an impression in their field.
Now in their 24th year, Caterer's Acorn Awards, sponsored by Unilever FoodSolutions, acknowledge rising talent within the industry and celebrate the future stars of hospitality. With 2010's awards being hosted at an exciting new venue, this year's Acorns are set to be as trailblazing as ever.
During the weekend the winners will be treated to some top-notch accommodation at the new ABode Chester hotel; a day of team building activities organised by Team Spirit; an evening meal; and celebratory award lunch at the neighbouring Chester Racecourse on the Monday. Here they meet and mix with other Acorns and their nominators, an experience that former judge William Baxter, deputy chief executive of Baxter Storey, believes is a highlight of the accolade.

"The Acorn Awards offer recipients the opportunity to be noticed and publically recognised for their outstanding achievements in their young careers to date, he says. However perhaps more importantly, the Acorn winners are afforded a brilliant networking opportunity with individuals whom they can share knowledge and industry best practice for the future" William Baxter, Deputy Chief Executive BaxterStorey