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Applicants must be directly involved in the food industry, including roles in production, safety, quality assurance, distribution, or retail, at the time of application. Eligibility extends to professionals worldwide, reflecting the global scope of the awards. For organization category, any organization which is directly or indirectly linked with food chain, right from farm to fork.
Nominations can be submitted either through the online platform provided by the organizing committee or by downloading, completing, and emailing the official application form to the designated Award Committee email address.
Applications must be received no later than 30 days before the commencement of the World Food Safety Day Conference to be considered for the awards. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Entrants are permitted to submit nominations in more than one category; however, each nomination must be submitted through a separate application form to ensure individual assessment.
Both self-nominations and third-party nominations are valid. In the case of nominating another individual, it is essential to obtain their consent before submission to ensure their willingness to participate.
Nominees must currently be employed or actively engaged within the food industry, with their roles significantly contributing to food safety, quality, innovation, or sustainability.
Award recipients are required to attend the World Food Safety Day Conference where the awards will be presented. This participation fosters networking and recognition among peers.
Winners are responsible for covering their own travel and accommodation expenses for attending the conference. The organizing committee will not provide financial assistance for these costs.
To encourage diversity and give equal opportunities to all industry professionals, previous winners of an award are ineligible to win the same award in the following year.
All personal and professional information provided during the application process will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for the purpose of adjudicating the awards.
Award winners will be notified via the contact details provided in their application, including email and telephone, at least 10 days prior to the conference.
Winners must formally accept their award within 5 days of notification to confirm their attendance at the award ceremony. Failure to do so may result in the award being offered to the next eligible nominee.
By accepting the award, winners grant the organizers the right to use their names, photographs, and details of their achievements for promotional purposes related to the awards and the conference.
The organizing committee reserves the right to add, remove, or combine award categories based on the number and nature of nominations received.
The awards will be judged by a panel of experts selected by the organizing committee, ensuring a fair and unbiased evaluation process based on the criteria set for each category.
The decisions of the judging panel are final and binding. No correspondence or appeals will be entertained regarding the selection process or outcomes.
Attendance at the award ceremony is mandatory for recipients to receive their award. In exceptional circumstances, a representative may be allowed to accept the award on behalf of the winner with prior approval from the organizers.
The organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify any application that does not meet the eligibility criteria or fails to adhere to the terms and conditions outlined.
Nominees assert that any innovations, processes, or technologies described in their application do not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.
All applications and supporting documents must be submitted in English to ensure a comprehensive review by the judging panel.
The organizing committee reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions of the awards at any time without prior notice.
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the organizers reserve the right to cancel the awards or alter the format of the conference, with reasonable notice provided to all participants.
There is no fee to submit a nomination for the awards, ensuring equal access for all industry professionals to participate.
Personal data collected during the application process will be processed in accordance with privacy laws and regulations, solely for the purpose of administering the awards.
Winners agree to participate in post-award activities, including interviews, case studies, and promotional events, as requested by the organizers.
The organizers will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or related to the participation in the awards or attendance at the conference.
All nominees must ensure that their practices and innovations comply with applicable laws and regulations within their operational jurisdictions.
The organizing committee reserves the right to verify the eligibility and the accuracy of the information provided in the nominations.
Winners and participants acknowledge the role of sponsors in facilitating the awards and may be requested to participate in sponsor-related activities.
Winners and participants are encouraged to provide feedback on the awards process and participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance the value and impact of the awards for the food industry community.
Organizations within the food industry, including producers, distributors, retailers, and service providers, directly or indirectly involved in the food chain from farm to fork, are eligible to apply. This includes small startups, medium enterprises, and large corporations.
Organizations are required to submit their nominations via the online platform or by downloading, completing, and emailing the official application form to the Award Committee. The form should be filled out with organizational details and accomplishments.
Organizations must provide supporting documentation showcasing their commitment to food safety, quality, innovation, or sustainability. This may include certifications, reports, or any other relevant evidence of their achievements.
Each participating organization must appoint an official representative to handle the submission and communication regarding the award nomination. This representative will be the primary point of contact with the Award Committee.
Organizations are encouraged to nominate specific projects or initiatives that have significantly contributed to food safety and industry advancements. Detailed descriptions of the project’s scope, impact, and outcomes should be provided.
For nominations highlighting collaborative efforts or partnerships, all involved parties must be acknowledged in the application. Consent from all parties must be obtained before submission.
Organizations must carefully select the most relevant award category for their nomination. The Award Committee reserves the right to reclassify nominations to more appropriate categories if necessary.
Similar to individual awards, organizations may nominate themselves in multiple categories. Each category nomination requires a separate and complete application form.
ning organizations are expected to share their best practices and learnings with the industry, potentially through presentations, case studies, or workshops, during the World Food Safety Day Conference or subsequent events.
Winning organizations consent to the use of their names and project details for promotional activities related to the awards. This includes, but is not limited to, press releases, social media, and marketing materials.
Organizations that have previously won an award are ineligible to win the same award for a period of two years, to promote diversity and give other organizations the opportunity to be recognized.
Winning organizations are expected to send a representative to accept the award at the ceremony. Details regarding the number of attendees allowed per organization will be communicated in advance.
All organizational nominations will be handled with strict confidentiality. Specific details of the projects or initiatives will not be disclosed without prior consent from the organization.
Organizations must affirm that their nominated projects and overall operations adhere to the highest ethical standards, including labor practices, animal welfare, and consumer safety.
Nominations should include measurable outcomes or potential impacts of the nominated projects or practices on food safety, public health, and industry standards.
Organizations nominating projects or initiatives that have received sponsorship or external funding must disclose the sources of such funding and describe the nature of the sponsorship.
Organizations have the right to withdraw their nomination at any point before the deadline. However, any withdrawal post-deadline will not remove the organization from the evaluation process.
The Award Committee reserves the right to revoke an award if it is later found that the winning organization failed to comply with the terms and conditions, misrepresented their achievements, or if their project is found to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.