3 Things Await You At The Flavors Awards 2024
Source: Vietcetera
In June, Flavors Vietnam 2024, co-hosted by Mastercard and Vietcetera, launched under the theme "Crafting shared culinary experiences." The program has successfully reached two-thirds of its timeline, drawing engagement from culinary enthusiasts, F&B business owners and experts, as well as advertising media and international content creators.
Building on the success of July’s Bar Week and September's Flavors Conference, Flavors Vietnam continues to honor the contributions and achievements of the Vietnamese F&B sector. The initiative will culminate in the Flavors Festival and the Flavors Awards ceremony, scheduled for December.
Awards Meet Festival: A Vibrant Celebration
First introduced in 2018 as the Restaurants and Bars Awards—affectionately known as the Bánh Mì Awards—the event has been held for four seasons, consistently aiming to recognize outstanding businesses and services within Vietnam's F&B industry.
An annual highlight of each Flavors Vietnam season, the awards ceremony has continuously expanded, enhancing its prestige and scope to offer the Vietnamese F&B industry a respected platform, where influential contributors are highlighted. The awards also fosters a space for networking and establishing high-quality connections.
This year, the ceremony returns under a new banner—the Flavors Awards 2024—and will be a key feature of the Flavors Festival held on December 7-8 in Ho Chi Minh City.
The Flavors Festival blends unique culinary culture with Vietnam’s dynamic lifestyle. In its inaugural year, the festival will host 40 food booths ranging from gourmet creations to everyday eats, and a variety of entertainment activities such as workshops, masterclasses, games, and vibrant music performances, poised to be a focal point of this year's Flavors Vietnam campaign.
The Flavors Awards ceremony will take place on the evening of the festival’s first day, December 7, 2024, open to all attendees and featuring several new and exciting award categories.
Your Votes Count!
In 2024, the Flavors Awards will introduce two nomination segments catering to two different voting demographics: the Flavors Collection and the Grand Prize.
The Flavors Collection includes 5 award categories with a total of 50 awards aimed at honoring individuals and organizations that have made a special mark in the hearts of the public.
Nominations and final decisions on the honorees are made by our readers and the culinary community nationwide.
The voting portal for the Flavors Collection is open for nominations from September 19 to October 31, with results being announced on November 11.
The 5 categories under the Flavors Collection include:
- Restaurant of The Year
- Bar of the Year
- Vietnam Traveler Top Pick Award
- Coffee Shop of the Year
- Hotel of the Year
Nominate your favorite F&B venue here!
New Award Categories To Come
The Grand Prize consists of 10 award categories, decided through two rounds of voting by esteemed experts in the F&B industry such as Peter Cuong Franklin, founder and chef of the Michelin-starred Anan Saigon; Niklas Wagner, General Manager of New World Saigon Hotel; Eve Manne, Head of Modern On Trade at Diageo Vietnam; and Helen Lê, head chef and blogger at Helen’s Recipes.
In the first round, a Group Insider of 20 members will submit their nominations for each category. The nominees for the Grand Prize are pioneers in quality, continually innovating and making a positive impact on the community.
Based on these nominations, a Grand Jury of 15 members will decide the winners of each category in the second round. The final voting results will be announced during the Flavors Awards 2024 ceremony.
The 10 categories under the Grand Prize include:
- Restaurant of The Year
- Bar of the Year
- Chef of the Year
- Bartender of the Year
- F&B Campaign of the Year
- Coffee Shop of the Year
- Hotel of the Year
- Green F&B Product of the Year
- Vietnam Traveler Top Pick Award
- Concept of the Year
The last five award categories is first introduced at this year's Flavors Awards, marking exciting developments in Vietnam's F&B sector in recent years.
Flavors Vietnam 2024, a partnership between Vietcetera and Mastercard, is a five-month long celebration of Vietnam's F&B scene. An annual occurrence since 2018, this year's theme is focused on “Crafting shared culinary experiences.”
As part of Flavors Vietnam 2024, the Flavors Awards (previously known as the Vietnam Restaurants and Bars Awards) celebrate premier F&B businesses and services across Vietnam. The awards highlight local flavors, exceptional talent, and elevate the significance of Vietnamese culinary culture.
This year, the ceremony will integrate with the Flavors Festival, Flavors Vietnam's first exuberant fusion of food, culture, and live music.
About Flavors Awards:
Location: District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (more details forthcoming)
Date and Time: December 2024
Nominate your favorite restaurants, cafes, hotels, and bars for the Flavors Collection categories here.
Special thanks to all sponsors and partners of Flavors Festival 2024: Title Sponsor (Mastercard), Major Sponsor (Diageo - Owner of Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray and Don Julio), Category Sponsor (Home Restaurant), Product Sponsor (Unios), Travel Partner (be), Communications Partner (Vero), and Creative Partner (InSpace-Creative).
Join us and learn more about Flavors Festival and Flavors Awards 2024 here.
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