Beverage Standards Awards 2012 - Important Information

The Aims of the Awards, covering England, Wales and Scotland, subject to geographical conditions, are:-
1. Continue to build the nationally recognised standards for businesses trading in the ‘Out of Home’ market.
2.  Identify and recognise excellence of drinks quality in the ‘Out of Home’ Market.
3.  Encourage best service standards.
4.  Support good staff development and training.

There are two principal Award Categories:-
This is made up of the BSA's unique 5 cup grading™ scheme.
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Benefits:-
Assessments BSA judging reports to each venue. These will be confidential to the establishment and will give impartial; constructive advice on the visiting judge’s assessment. Reports will assist entries in their pursuit of excellence.

Laminated adhesive window stickers to promote trade identifying:-
The Grading Cup Standard Achieved
Best Individual Drinks Award Winners
National publicity in media, press and through the BSA website for participants and winners
Articles on winners including photographs and promoting signature drinks and staff

Judging:-
BSA trained assessors will visit all entries unannounced as mystery shoppers.

Who Can Enter:-
Entrants may be BSA or non BSA Members.
BSA members will pay £38 + VAT per entry. Non-members will pay £50 + VAT. One fee covers all award categories.
Entries can include cafés, tea shops, cafés within hotels, restaurants, mobiles, beverage carts, industrial/works beverage sites, service areas. They may be individually owned or part of a group. Nominations may be made by owners, suppliers, or consultants, who may or may not be BSA members.

Updated: Monday, 16th April 2012