Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) has launched its inaugural Coffee Industry Heroes awards to recognise outstanding individuals in the coffee and café sector.
Anyone in the coffee or café industry can nominate their fellow coffee professionals in three categories:
Community Champion
The inaugural MICE Community Champion is an individual within the coffee industry who demonstrates acts of community service and devotion to a social cause. This award recognises someone who volunteers their time towards a charity, community organisation(s), and/or is involved in a social service outside of their own business/company for the greater good of the community and its members.
Lifetime Achievement
The Lifetime Achievement award recognises an individual who has been a part of the coffee industry for more than 20 years, and has made positive contributions towards the Australian and/or global coffee market. The recipient’s long-serving career will be honoured for championing growth, innovation, and serving the coffee community.
Next-Gen Talent
The Next-Gen Talent award celebrates an individual in the coffee industry under the age of 30 who exudes passion for their craft and has made a significant contribution to the business they are part of. This could be via financial growth, successful social media campaigns, positive client feedback, product innovation, implementation of new technology, and/or a positive influence on their peers.
Nominations open on 11 December and final nominations must be submitted by 14 February. The winners will be decided by an independent judging panel and announced at the Official MICE After-Party at Showtime Events Centre on Saturday 22 March.
Click here to cast your votes.
