Appear in OK Magazine!
Our National Awards are held on February 3rd at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.
On the night, one lucky winner and partner will be photographed by celebrity photographers Darren & Dave Nelson and will appear in the Hi-Life Dining Awards feature in OK Magazine alongside well-known celebrities!
Julie Featherstone from LiveRes won a fabulous prize at our National Awards earlier this year, a trip on the Orient Express!
Take a peek at the pictures Julie sent us from her trip last Friday ~ we’re glad you enjoyed it ! 
Looking forward to seeing you at the 2012 Awards again … we are giving away a fabulous holiday in Malta….. and lots more… 
Friday 3rd February 2012 is going to be a night to remember regardless of whether you’re a winner, nominee, sponsor or guest when Hi-Life (www.hi-life.co.uk), the UK’s favourite dining club, hosts its annual awards dinner at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.
This glittering event whose main sponsor for the second year running is Secured Mail is already in the diaries of VIP guests from across the UK including celebrity chefs, soap stars, sporting heroes and a host of names from show business, fashion, beauty and the media. This is the 11th anniversary of the event which year-on-year has grown in popularity and support from both the industry and the restaurant-going public. Hi-Life currently has over 3,500 restaurant partners throughout the UK and over 100,000 annual subscribers to their Club including Platinum Members all of whom enjoy 2 for 1 dining on an annual basis.
TV presenter and journalist Paul Ross has been confirmed as host for the evening and promises to bring his inimitable quick-fire banter to the proceedings. In addition, Hi-Life is delighted to announce that it has also secured American singing sensation, Gwen Dickey of Rose-Royce fame to entertain guests on the night. Ms Dickey is set to perform some of her classic R&B singles including “Car Wash,” “I Wanna Get Next to You,” “Wishing on a Star”, “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” and “I’m Going Down” to name but a few. Other surprise performers are set to thrill along the way too.
As one of the highlight events of the hospitality industry year – the Hi-Life Awards, fondly referred to as the HILDAS are regarded as one of THE top awards to win thanks to the fact that is it is the customers themselves who short-list the actual finalists. Votes have been pouring in both online and via post and voting cards are available at all Hi-Life’s restaurant partners across the UK.
Restaurants from across the UK will have the opportunity to excel in twelve categories (listed below) and be in with the chance of winning a coveted Hi-life Dining Award.
New elements for 2012 include:
Said Lisa Lund, Commercial Director of Hi-Life,
“The Hi-Life Awards is a flag-ship national event for the restaurant industry so it goes without saying that we pull out all the stops to make it bigger, better and more fun every year.
This year is no exception and we’re delighted with ticket sales and sponsorship revenue which this year has exceeded all expectations. Plus, we are extremely pleased to be supporting the Five Stars Scanner Appeal, our nominated event charity this year. We’re looking forward to generating some valuable funds for their worthwhile cause with some show-stopping raffle prizes.”
Tickets to the event are open to all and cost £75 each and include a champagne reception, four-course meal and fabulous entertainment – all in the elegant surroundings of one of Manchester’s top hotels. Tickets can be obtained by e-mailing awards@hi-life.co.uk.
We look forward to seeing you there.
The closing date for entries is 10th December 2011.
Thank you SpaTravel.co.uk for supporting The Five Stars Appeal Childrens Charity!
The Five Stars Appeal Childrens Charity have got us a fantastic sunshine filled break for our 2012 Awards on Feb 3rd. We now have a truly luxurious 3-night weekend break in Malta at www.fortinasparesort.com in a fabulous Spa Bedroom. Worth over £1500 to auction off!!I am sure this will help us raise lots of money for The Five Stars Appeal Childrens Charity.
I’ve had a little peek at their website ~ oh my! IT IS LUSH!! I may be bidding for this myself at our 2012 Awards!
The most glittering event in the dining calendar has just got better ~ I know ~ can you believe it??
Over the last month the rumour mill has been rumbling thoughout our offices and atlast we are thrilled to be able to shout from the roof tops that the O-so funny broadcaster and television presenter, Paul Ross will be hosting our 2012 awards!
GET IN!!
I’m sure all of you avid blog readers already have your tickets…but just incase here’s a quick plug ! Tickets on sale now and priced at £75 per person. Book your tickets by calling 01253 608910 and quote ‘AWARDSBLOG’ or e-mail stacy@hi-life.co.uk – Don’t delay, the Dining Awards are always a sell-out event.
Finding fabulous and generous businesses to donate prizes & gifts for the 
Charity Auction at our Awards in February is always high on our agenda so ‘Hats off’ to Lisa who last week met with Trevor Sorbie at his Manchester salon as Trevor has kindly agreed to provide us with a fantastic prize to auction off…..
ONE YEAR’s FREE HAIRDRESSING !!!
Trevor is also one of our celebrities who is presenting an award on the night.
OMG!!
How excited are we??!! Not only do we have our top -secret host confirmed but also The Legendary and super glamourous Rose Royce singer Gwen Dickey is headlining our National Dining Awards on Feb 3rd 2012 .
In the words of Lisa ~ “Gwen put the funk into soul and disco so lets all be ready to GET DOWN & GROOVE“.
With hits including Car Wash, Wishing On A Star and Love Don’t Live Here Anymore I’m certainly going to put my dancing shoes on and follow Lisa’s advice ~ are you??
Tickets are on sale now :call 01253 608910