Nominated by the membership and ratified by the Vice Presidents’ Council, the honours and awards are made annually for the previous year and this year’s roll call included more than 60 recipients.

Amongst the recipients was Ian Parsons from Lockhart Catering Equipment, who was awarded the Chairman’s Award for extraordinary service to the Guild and Fishmonger’s Hall, which received the President’s Trophy for outstanding food and service.

The Order of Merit, which is the highest award given by the Vice Presidents’ Council for meritiorious and outstanding service in furthering the aims and objectives of the Guild over a minimum of 20 years was awarded to Steve Munkley.

The Special Award, also given by the Vice Presidents’ Council in recognition of achievements made in promoting the aims and objectives of the Craft Guild was awarded to Alan Dewberry.

The Chairman’s Shield was awarded to Westminster Kingsway College and Omero Gallucci was named the National Hero, for his tireless work promoting the Guild’s ethics.

During the AGM, the national chairmanship was passed over to Lee Maycock from previous chair Christopher Basten. Ian Nottage takes over as national vice chairman and Jane Johnson becomes national treasurer.

For the full list of recipients for the Honours and Awards, see below:

Rising Stars
Awarded to young people who have been recognised as potential stars of the future

Olivia Baggley
Reece Cosier

Local Heroes
Awarded to members who work tirelessly on Guild business in their local area or chosen field and often go unnoticed

Chad Rahman
Vince Cottam
Rod Naylor

National Hero
Awarded to a member who has worked tirelessly over a long period of time to promote the Guild and the Guild’s ethics

Omero Gallucci

Diploma for Support
Awarded to non members for their continued support and assistance in the promotion of the aims and objectives of the Craft Guild of Chefs

Danny Drury
Paul Collins
Emma Phillips
Sashi

Bronze Award
Awarded to a member who is actively involved in the work of the Craft Guild of Chefs, nationally or locally

Douglas Jordan
Kevin Byrne
Harry Lomas MBE
Nick Sinclair

Silver Award
Awarded to any member in an organising capacity and for the furtherance of the aims of the Craft Guild of Chefs

Daniel Ayton

Gold Award
Awarded for long and outstanding service to the Craft Guild of Chefs. The nominee must have held an organising position on any of the Craft Guild’s committees (minimum 10 years membership)

Ken Demmen
Scott Lucas

Fellow
The grade fellow is on the recommendation for suitably qualified members of good standing who have been proposed and seconded by two Fellows of the Guild and have not less than five years continuous membership of the Guild.  The appointment is made on merit

Francois Ginther
James Charlesworth
Jose Souto
Rajan Mandal  

Honorary Membership
Honorary Membership is for persons who have rendered outstanding service to the Craft Guild of Chefs

Mick Burke
Chris Burnham
Andy Georgiou
Paschal Teirnan
Alyn Williams

College Certificate
Awarded to a College outside of the Greater London area for commitment demonstrated in furthering the aims and objectives of the Craft Guild of Chefs and excellence within catering education

City of Glasgow College
Grimsby Institute
Colchester Institute  

Company Award
Presented to Business Partners who have shown significant support and involvement with the Craft Guild of Chefs over the past year

Cobra Beer
The Staff Canteen
Springboard – Future Chef
Evolve
William Murray PR
British Premium Meats

Chairman’s Shield
Awarded to a College/Catering Establishment, which has demonstrated the most outstanding student results during 2015. This award is nominated by the Chairman of the Craft Guild of Chefs

Westminster Kingsway College – Jose Souto to collect

Chairman’s Award
Awarded to any member or individual nationally who has given extraordinary service to the Craft Guild of Chefs. Nominated by the Chairman of the Craft Guild of Chefs

Ian Parsons – Lockhart

President’s Trophy
Awarded to any Establishment for outstanding Food and Service

Fishmongers Hall

Order of Merit
The highest award given by the Vice Presidents’ Council for meritorious and outstanding service in furthering the aims and objectives of the Craft Guild of Chefs over a long period (minimum 20 years). Awarded only in exceptional circumstances

Steve Munkley

Special  Award
Awarded by the Vice Presidents’ Council in recognition of achievements made in promoting the aims and objectives of the Craft Guild of Chefs

Alan Dewberry