Federation of Wine & Food Societ

FWFSA AWARD

This award is made to individuals/organisations who have given prolonged service to the FWFSA or to member Societies. Individuals must have contributed to furthering the aims of the FWFSA. The award is also presented to restaurants, hotels, etc. that have given excellent service over a period of time, to the FWFSA or a member society. On the recommendation of the FWFSA Executive it may also be approved for an individual outstanding function such as a banquet connected to a National convention. Details on how to submit an application is below the recipients list

RECENT AWARD RECIPIENTS

Mr Norman Tranter 2011	For over 20 years of service to the Wine and Food Society of Victoria, including periods as President, Wine & Food coordinator and committee positions
Peter Lynch 2011	For appreciation of his meritorious service to the Warrnambool Wine and Society, in accordance with the objectives of the FWFSA
Truffle Duck Restaurant, 66 Hyland St Fyansford, Vic, 2011	In appreciation of the long and excellent service provided to the Barwon Wine and Food Society, Geelong and to the advancement of wine and food movement in general
Robert Shields 2011	For outstanding service and generosity to The Federation in his role on the organizing committee for the 2009 Mildura convention
Peter Bate 2011	For outstanding service and generosity to The Federation in his role on the organizing committee for the 2009 Mildura convention
Lochiel House Restaurant 2010, 1259 Bell’s Line of Road, Kurrajong Heights, NSW	For distinguished and outstanding service, food and presentation to Metropolitan Sydney WFS
Jacques Reymond Restaurant 2010, 78 Williams Road, Prahran. Victoria	For outstanding service, food and presentation to Melbourne Ladies WFS
Sean Rogan 2009	For distinguished service to Warrnambool WFS
Ian Rooney 2009	For distinguished service to Sandhurst WFS
John Brown 2009	For distinguished service to Sandhurst WFS
Chloe’s Restaurant 2009	For outstanding service to the South Australian WFS over many years and in particular on the occasion of their 70th/35th anniversary celebration
Jan Humphreys 2009	For outstanding service to the Federation in the role of Secretary 2006-2009
Lurlene’s Restaurant, Mt Cotton Road, Mt Cotton Qld 2009	For outstanding service, food and presentation on the occasion of the 2009 Victor Gibson banquet
James Tomkins 2009	For outstanding and ongoing service to the LWFS Melbourne
Douglas Crittenden 2009	For outstanding and ongoing service to the LWFS Melbourne
John Swanson 2009	For distinguished service to S.A. WFS over many years
Joseph Condrau 2008	For ongoing and distinguished service to the WFS. New South Wales
Yvonne Wallis 2008	For outstanding service and generosity to The Federation in her role on the organizing committee for the 2008 Melbourne convention
Nicholas Galante 2008	For ongoing and distinguished service to The Federation as a legal advisor and photographer
The Gourmet Chef - Mildura 2007	For outstanding service to the WFS Mildura
John Kellaway 2007	For outstanding and distinguished service to the WFS Southern Peninsula
Brian Roberman 2007	For outstanding service to the WFS Western Australia 2007
Rosemary Radden 2007	In recognitions of her outstanding service to the Federation as it’s Archivist over the last decade.
Garry Krishock 2007	For distinguished and dedicated service to Gold Coast WFS
Robert Worthington 2007	For outstanding service to The Federation as its cellarmaster and for his role in helping to organize the 2006 Melbourne Federation weekend.
Katherine De Pury 2007	For outstanding service to the Federation in her role in helping to organize the 2006 Melbourne Federation weekend.
Wallace Edwards 2006	For ongoing and distinguished service to WFS New South Wales.

The Award criteria and procedures are:

1. The Federation’s Award takes the form of a framed certificate. In the case of an individual who is a member of an affiliated Society, the recipient may also receive a medallion engraved with the name of the holder and the year of the Award.

2. It is awarded for meritorious service to the Federation or the causes or arts which it espouses.

3. (a) Organisations

The Award states the name of the recipient organisation. In cases where more than one person honoured, the Award states the names or the persons with their positions/titles.

When the Award is made in recognition of the conduct of outstanding functions for The Federation of Wine & Food Societies of Australia or one of its constituent Societies, the certificate states:

The name of the restaurant

The name of the proprietor or manager or name of the chef

A statement that the Award has been presented in recognition of outstanding meals (or other functions) and the date of such functions

3(a) Individuals

When the award is in recognition of prolonged service by an individual to the Federation or one of its constituent Societies, the certificate states:

The name of the recipient

The name of the Society

The name of the chef (if applicable)

A statement that the Award has been made in recognition of prolonged service and the time span of such service.

4. The Council may resolve to confer an Award.

5. Any constituent Society may make a recommendation to the Executive for the conferring of an Award and the Executive is empowered to make a decision on such a recommendation.

6. A recommendation from a constituent Society shall only be made on the prescribed form which is available from the Secretary, or by downloading a copy from the li9nks below

COST OF AWARDS

The Executive has determined that a nominating Society is to be responsible for all expenses attached to the nomination of an individual or restaurant.

Award Application forms

To nominate a Society member or Restaurant for an award use the links below, remember to down load the correct form

Restaurant/Venue Award nomination form (Word.doc) Award Applicdoc

Society Member/Individual Award of merit nomination form (Word.doc) Award Applicson.do