
QSR Media Awards Winners Announced!
QSR Media today recognized and celebrated the very best of the Australian quick service and fast casual industry.
The winners were honored in an afternoon ceremony hosted by Tim Charlton, publisher of QSR Media and Tom Clifford, Group General Manager of the Detmold Group.
Joining the hosts on stage to co-present the awards were representatives from category sponsors Ecolab, Franke, Sandhurst Fine Foods, PayPal, and Micros.
Five industry experts participated in the judging process and have selected as winners distinguished brands based on uniqueness and innovation, effectiveness and dynamism.
"The QSR Media Awards aims to recognize and showcase the outstanding performance of Australian quick-serve and fast casual restaurants, in different facets of the business -- from marketing, to operations and even leadership," said Justine Charlton, Editor of QSR Media. "We received more than 85 submissions this year and the competition was fierce. It is a significant achievement to have been honored today. QSR Media would like to congratulate all the winners and acknowledge individuals."
The winners of the 2014 QSR Media Awards are:
Best Use of Social Media
Muffin Break
The Ecolab Best "Better For You" Initiative
Oliver's Real Food
Franke Award For Best Use Of Technology
KFC Australia
Best QSR Transformation
Sumo Salad
Sandhurst Fine Foods Award For Best New QSR
Paleo Café
Best Established QSR
Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar
Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative
Zambrero
PayPal Award For Best Marketing Campaign
KFC Australia
Industry Champion - Company Or Organization
The Australian Food And Grocery Council (AFGC)
The Micros Industry Champion - Individual
Ian Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Noodle Box
Editor's Choice Best Brand Story
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