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FAB SUPERSTARS 2026

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The FAB Superstars Awards, now in its sixth year, is a programme that recognises the efforts and achievements of staff in the travel food & beverage and hospitality sector around the world.

This is an opportunity for the travel F&B and hospitality community to recognise and reward the efforts and actions of front-line and back-of-house employees who make a critical difference to our industry.

Award entries are being invited from today until the closing deadline of 10 April 2026, 11:59pm HKT.

All entries shall be reviewed and assessed by an independent panel of judges comprising relevant experts and professionals.

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION NOW

Submission Requirements

  • Eligibility period is 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026.
  • Written summary describing the entry and why the entry should win the award for the specific category.
  • The nomination entry may be supported with pertinent details, images, video, collateral, etc.
  • A short quote summarising why the nominee(s)/ nomination is deserving of the recognition, including a high-resolution image which can be used for media purposes (online editorial, print, etc.)

Entry for the awards is via self-nomination and will be charged at US$99 per submission, payable at the point of entry.

Important Additional Information

All entries should also be validated by senior management – this can be done on the nomination portal.

To reach as far and wide as possible, each of the two main award categories, Star Team and Star Individual will be divided into four geographic and two department sub-categories in order to fully recognise and celebrate a diverse range of employees across the world for their passion, hard work and dedication. Each main category award will therefore recognise the following subcategories:

Regions

  • Americas
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Middle East & Africa

Departments

  • Front of House
  • Back of House – Kitchen / Stores / Admin / Logistics

Assessment Criteria

We can guarantee that judging will not be influenced by the amount of money spent on an entry, by presentation size or by drafting in marketing and PR expertise. Rather, we are interested in the people nominated and the stories behind their actions. What is it that makes them such priceless employees? How far have their actions reached? Please tell us in your own heartfelt words and share details that are soul inspiring and motivational.


Each written entry should include information under the following suggested headings:

  • Overview – Please define and describe who, what, why, where and when as succinctly as possible in a brief synopsis / introduction.
  • The Exceptional – Please let us know why the nominee(s) deserves the award. What did the nominee(s) do this past year, making them and their actions exceptional, outstanding and exemplary? It might also be a case of the nominee(s) going above and beyond their usual job scope to warrant the recognition.
  • Scope & Reach – Questions to answer could be: Who was positively affected? How far reaching were their actions? What differences were made / felt? Was this external or internal within your business?
  • Measured Success – This can also cover specific instances of happy customer service outcomes and results, how a new way of doing business was actioned company-wide as a positive example or even by providing evidence of quantifiable improvements in business.

Entrants will be able to upload supporting documents, information, images and video to the nomination portal once registration is complete.

CATEGORIES

AIRPORT CHEF OF THE YEAR

Airport Chef of the Year has many responsibilities on his/her shoulders. Besides being outstanding in designing and curating menus, the chef is also talented in cooking and presenting a creatively delightful, delicious and nutritious dish for the customer. In an important nod to sustainability, the Airport Chef will also use fresh, locally sourced ingredients where possible.

The in-house Airport Chef is well aware of the airport setting and cognisant of diverse travellers’ needs, ranging from dietary requirements, food allergies, cultural or religious considerations, etc.

The Airport Chef of the Year should also demonstrate exceptional passion and leadership, guiding his or her team to ensure a safe, hygienic, efficient and well-organised kitchen setting.

Please note this award is specific to chefs at single airports. Judges will consider the following criteria.

  1. Culinary Excellence: Evaluate the chef’s culinary skills and expertise. Consider factors such as creativity, technique, flavour combinations and presentation.
  2. Menu Curation: Assess the chef’s ability to design and curate menus. Consider factors such as variety, balance and suitability for the airport setting.
  3. Use of Fresh, Local Ingredients: Evaluate the chef’s commitment to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Consider the chef’s efforts to support local farmers and suppliers, reduce food miles and promote sustainability.
  4. Dietary Accommodations: Assess the chef’s ability to accommodate diverse dietary needs. Consider how well the chef can cater to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other special dietary requirements.
  5. Timely Service and Sustainability: Evaluate the chef’s ability to serve food conveniently and sustainably. Consider the use of sustainable or recyclable tableware, containers and packaging.
  6. Passion and Leadership: Assess the chef’s passion for their craft and their ability to lead and inspire their team. Consider their commitment to maintaining a safe, hygienic and well-organised kitchen environment.
  7. Customer Feedback and Satisfaction: Consider customer feedback and satisfaction ratings of the chef’s dishes. Take into account online reviews, testimonials and customer recommendations.
  8. Adaptability and Creativity: Evaluate the chef’s ability to adapt to the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the airport setting. Consider their creativity in designing dishes that are both delicious and suitable for travellers on the go.

STAR TEAM

An award that celebrates those teams who have pulled together, working seamlessly, enthusiastically and effectively, whilst inspiring each other and those around them. It recognises teams who have gone beyond the call of duty, together, to make a difference and to get the job done to the highest standard.

STAR INDIVIDUAL

This award recognises those people who everyone loves to work alongside and encounter in the workplace. For those individuals who always show up both for work and for others, who strive to walk the extra miles from a starting point of integrity and passion, and who communicate with sincerity, friendliness and conviction.

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