The GREAT (Global Restaurant Excellence Awards & Tributes) celebrate the finest achievements in the global food and hospitality industry. Hosted by The Restaurant Times, the awards honor innovation, leadership, and impact across multiple categories and regions.
Any restaurant brand, chef, entrepreneur, hospitality leader, or F&B innovator can nominate themselves or be nominated, depending on the geographical location of the respective award title.
The GREAT Awards comprise multiple specialised award programs, each focusing on a specific facet of the F&B industry—such as Brand Excellence, Culinary Excellence, and Leaders Excellence.
Yes. Participants can apply to any sub-award(s) under the GREAT umbrella, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria for each.
Nominations are accepted via the official online nomination form. Select the sub-award category you wish to enter, complete the required fields, and submit relevant supporting materials.
No. Nominations for the GREAT Awards 2025 are free.
An expert jury panel made up of F&B experts, consultants, and industry leaders evaluates submissions based on innovation, impact, and category-specific excellence.
The awards are being held digitally with no in-person ceremony. Winners will receive:
Shortlisted nominees may receive digital features and mentions in The Restaurant Times’ editorial coverage.
The GREAT Awards are held in phases, with each of the three subsidiary awards announced on different dates. Stay tuned to the official GREAT Awards website for updates. All announcements will be made online via The Restaurant Times’ official platforms.
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