Announcing a brand new honour at the Gold Medal Catering Awards, the “Marketing Manager / Team of the Year” category shines a spotlight on the power of great marketing in driving catering success.​ Recognising the storytellers, strategists and brand builders behind Ireland’s most successful catering operations.

Introducing our new category for this year’s Gold Medal Catering Awards: Marketing Manager / Team of the Year. This award celebrates the individual or team driving standout campaigns that boost brand awareness, increase bookings and firmly position their company in a competitive market.​

Entries should clearly demonstrate:

  • Strategic campaign planning and rollout across digital, social, print and more.
  • Strong, quantifiable results, including ROI, leads, bookings or revenue growth.​
  • A distinct, well-defined brand that stands out in the marketplace.​
  • Innovative content, creative ideas or clever use of new platforms.​

Entry Information 

Entries are now open until Friday, 20th March 2026. There is no limit to the number of categories you may enter. To make it easier, we offer special entry packages of 5 categories per property for €100, or 10 categories per property for €200. Please note, each property should be entered and billed separately.

If you have any upcoming events between now and Christmas, get your entries in now and secure your chance for a site visit to showcase your exceptional work firsthand.

No matter your size or speciality, there is a category suited for you to showcase your talents and accomplishments in this prestigious awards programme. For questions or help with submissions, contact Aoife or our team at 01 6401777 or email events@ashville.com. Get ready to showcase your skills and be recognised as one of Ireland’s Top caterers. We cant wait to see