The awards recognise outstanding achievement and high degrees of creativity, excellence and innovation in Scotland's catering, hospitality and tourism industries. Neil Ross, executive chef for AEGON UK, based in Edinburgh, was presented with the accolade at the CIS Awards Gala Dinner at the end of May. David J Walker, head of property services at AEGON, commented: "Neil is an inspiration and we are delighted to congratulate him on this award win. We are passionate at AEGON UK in delivering the very best in quality catering. "It is about creating food we are all proud of and Neil is a shinning example of this. The team look after 3000 people on a day to day basis, serving sandwiches, to high end hospitality. Congratulations to the whole team."