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EAT! VOTE! WIN! - I LOVE FOOD AWARDS 2012

LifeStyle FOOD, Australia’s only television channel devoted entirely to food, presents the 2012 I Love FOOD Awards.

The Awards are unique as they reward Australia’s favourite restaurants as chosen by the Australian public.

Remember – it’s up to your customers to support you, so get them voting!

Prizes Include
  • $5,000 cash prize, $20,000 LifeStyle FOOD media campaign and trophy for the overall winner*
  • Trophies and other promotional material for the 27 category winners
  • Up to seven winners will have a two minute promotion shot at their establishment and featured on LifeStyle FOOD
  • Winners merit special inclusion in the LifeStyle FOOD Restaurant Guide at lifestyle.com.au/food
  • Integration in the massive publicity campaign post Awards
2012 Categories

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  • Chinese
  • Flavours Of The World**
  • French
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Latin American/Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Modern Australian
  • Spanish
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Burger
  • Coffee/Tea
  • Dessert/Ice Cream/Gelato
  • Pizza
  • Seafood
  • Steak
  • Yum Cha
  • Bakery
  • Bistro/Pub
  • Cafe
  • Cheap Eat
  • Family
  • Fine Dining
  • Vegetarian/Vegan

*Competition opens 16/1/2012 and closes 22/3/2012 at 23.59 (AEDT). Entry is open to all Australian registered eat-outs, for full terms and conditions click here
**encompasses all of the ethnic cuisine styles not listed in the categories above

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Now's your chance tp get involved and win $25,000

How does it work? There are three ways a patron can vote for you on their mobile phone while dining in your restaurant.

Your patrons can scan a QR Code that will automatically take them to your unique voting page on their mobile.

Your patrons can visit www.lifestyle.com.au/vote on their mobile phones and enter your restaurant's unique code to vote.

Your patrons can log on to www.lifestyle.com.au/vote using their mobile and hit 'Restaurants Near Me' to find you and vote.

1) Using the downloadable assets

2) Installing the social media assets

3) Getting involved with our co-op advertising opportunities



How does it work? Create customised posters and business cards using our free downloadable assets below to help drive votes.



Download and print these posters for your venue in colour or black and white

Hand these business cards out as you present your bill to remind customers to vote.

Add this button to your website and direct traffic directly to the voting site to vote for you

How does it work? Continue your promotion on your Facebook fan page with our downloadable social media assets, including 'I Love FOOD Awards' profile images and a personalised app for you to upload on your Facebook page.

How does it work? LifeStyle FOOD is offering businesses the opportunity to receive a $100 rebate on any co-op advertising undertaken in local press to promote their establishment. This offer is limited to the first 100 approved establishments who apply before 8 March so get in quick!


Further details on how to apply and trade co-op advertising templates are available by clicking here