Our Awards & Accolades
Since our establishment in 1983, Shatec Institutes’ community of students and alumni have won numerous local and international recognition and awards.
2023
- Young Talents Escoffier Asia Pacific 2023 Service Contest, hosted by FHA-Food & Beverage – Winner (Singapore Candidate)
- National Cocktail Competition 2023, Student Category (Individual) – 1st Runner-Up
- Asian Pastry Young Chefs Challenge, Shenzhen, China 2023 (Team Member) – 1st Runner-Up
2022
- Food&Hotel Asia 2022, Pastry - Patisserie Art Display: Plated Dessert (Individual) – Silver
- Food&Hotel Asia 2022, Pastry - Practical Cake Decoration (Individual) – Bronze
- Food&Hotel Asia 2022, Culinary - Practical Hot Cooking: Main Course Fish / Seafood (Individual) – Bronze
- Food&Hotel Asia 2022, Culinary - Practical Hot Cooking: Main Course Meat / Poultry / Game (Individual) – Bronze
- World Gourmet Awards 2022 – California Raisins Apprentice Pastry Chef of the Year
2021
2020
- People’s Association Community Spirit (PACS) Award 2020 – Community Partnership Excellence Award
- Singapore Business Awards – Best in Culinary & Hospitality Talent Development 2020
- World Gourmet Awards 2020 – Lifetime Achievement Award (SHATEC CEO, Margaret Heng)
2019
- Singapore Business Review Management Excellence Awards 2019
(SHATEC CEO, Margaret Heng was awarded Executive of the Year Award for Talent Development and Engagement)
- The BrandLaureate BestBrands Award 2019 – Culinary and Hospitality Talent Development
- Dilmah Tea Inspiration for the 21st Century Competition 2019 (2nd place)
- Singapore Top Young Patissier (Finalist) and Chef Works Aspiring Young Patissier Award
- Singapore Bake-A-Star Championship 2019 (1st runner-up)
- Bocuse d’Or Singapore Selection (Winner)
2018
- Food&Hotel Asia 2018, Culinary – Category “Neptune’s Catch” (1 Gold, 2 Bronzes)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2018, Culinary – Category “Two to Tango” (2 Bronzes)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2018, Pastry – Category “Dress The Cake” (1 Silver, 1 Bronze)
- 30th National Cocktail Competition 2018 (Top 5)
- World Gourmet Summit 2018, Awards of Excellence (SHATEC Alumnus, Edmund Toh received SEG Lifetime Achievement Award)
2017
- JobsCentral Learning Training & Education Development Awards 2017 – Best Private Education Institution (F&B)
- Singapore Bakery and Confectionery Competition 2017 (2nd runner-up)
- National Cocktail Competition, Student Category (2nd runner-up)
- World Gourmet Summit 2017, Awards of Excellence (SHATEC Alumnus, Samuel Quan Xing Liang was named Apprentice Chef of the Year 2017)
2016
- 8th International Tapas Competition, Spain (Champion)
- Battle of the Chefs 2016 – 16th Penang International Salon Gastronomique (1 Gold, 3 Silvers and 2 Bronzes)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2016, Culinary – Category “Field & Forest” (1 Silver)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2016, Culinary – Category “Neptune’s Catch” (1 Silver)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2016, Culinary – Category “Two to Tango” (1 Silver, 1 Bronze)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2016, Pastry – Category “Sweet High Tea Challenge” (1 Silver)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2016, Pastry – Category “Wedding Cake Display” (1 Bronze)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2016, Pastry – Category “Dress The Cake” (1 Bronze)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2016, Pastry – Category “Plated Desserts” (1 Diploma)
- Singapore Bakery and Confectionery Championships 2016 (1 Gold, Overall Champion)
2015
- 7th International Tapas Competition, Spain (Champion)
- Inaugural Singapore Wine Specialist Challenge 2015 (1st Runner-up, Student Category)
- Singapore Signature Food Street Challenge (4th place)
- Singapore Bakery and Confectionery Championships 2015 (1 Gold, Overall Champion)
- Dilmah High Tea Competition (1 Silver)
2014
- 6th International Tapas Competition, Spain (5th place)
- Star Chef Competition 2014 (Overall Champion under the category of Aspiring Chefs, Western Cuisine)
- Battle of The Chefs 2014 – The 15th Penang International Salon Gastronomique
– Most Outstanding US Potatoes Greenhorn Chef Challenge Award, 1 Diploma for Main Course (Beef)
– 1 Bronze for Main Course (Fish/Seafood), 1 Silver for Hot Pasta Dish Challenge - SHA / STB Hospitality Summit 2014 (Champion)
- Goh Chok Tong Youth Promise Award (Awarded to Syahir B Osman, DCS 05-14U)
- CityGas Young Chef Challenge 2014 (2ndRunner Up)
- Hotel Housekeeping Challenge 2014 (1stRunner Up)
- 26th National Cocktail Competition 2014 ( 1 Silver)
- Food & Hotel Asia, The Dream Team Challenge (1 Silver Award)
- Food & Hotel Asia, The Dream Team Challenge Overall (1 Bronze Award)
2013
- Among the top three finalists for The Singapore Experience Awards 2013, Best Education Experience (Tourism & Hospitality), presented by Singapore Tourism Board.
- Food & Hotel Malaysia, Culinary Challenge (2 Slivers, 1 Bronze and 1 Diploma Award)
- The ICHRIE Restaurant Management Challenge, 3rd Annual (Top 5 out of over 50 colleges and universities internationally)
2012
- Food & Hotel Asia, Culinary Challenge (1 Gold, 3 Silvers and 5 Bronzes)
- National Cocktail Competition – Student‟s Category (1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze)
- World Skills Competition – Cooking Category (Bronze)
2011
- 23rd National Cocktail Competition 2011 (1st Runner up), World Skills Competition – Restaurant Service Category (Silver)
- Chefs on Parade Competition, Philippines (Bronze)
- Western Australia Oceanafest – Training Provider Category (Silver)
- Food & Hotel Malaysia, Culinary Challenge (1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze, 2 Diplomas)
2010
- Food & Hotel Asia, Culinary Challenge (Best Apprentice Team, 1 Gold, 2 Silvers, 2 Bronzes)
- McCain Foods Creative Culinary Contest (Champion)
- Penang Chefs Challenge (Champion)
- The Amazing Waiter Race (1st Runner Up)
2009
- Inducted into the World Gourmet Summit Hall of Fame (Culinary Institute of the Year 2001-2004)
- Disciples Escoffier – Asia Youth Hope Contest 2009 (4th Place)
- Champion – Singapore Young Chef Games 2009
2008
- Food & Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge (1 Gold, 1 Silver)
- WorldSkills Singapore 2008 – Restaurant Service (National Champion)
- IKA Olympiade Der Koche, Singapore National Culinary Team (3 Golds and 1 Silver, Champion in the Cold Table Pastry category)
2007
- FHM Culinaire Malaysia (1 Gold, 1 Silver)
2006
- Salut: A Taste of Excellence (Special Tribute: Eric Teo, Cheong Hai Poh, Jasmine Ng, Randy Chow, David Toh)
- WA Oceanafest, Australia (1 Gold, 2 Silvers)
- Friendship Order Award presented by President of Socialist Republic of Vietnam
2004
- World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence (Culinary Institute of the Year)
- Singapore Quality Class for Private Education Organisation)
2003
- World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence (Culinary Institute of the Year)
2002
- National Skills Competition (1 Gold, 2 Silvers)
- World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence (Culinary Institute of the Year)
2001
- Association of Pastry Chefs, UK, Dessert of the Year (First Prize)
- 4th SHA Restaurant Skills Competition (Champion)
2000
- Singapore Tourism Awards (Winners; Tourism Host of the Year – Hotel, Tourism Host of the Year – Restaurant, Tourism Host of the Year – Travel Agency, Concierge of the Year Award (Winner)
- World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence (Culinary Institute of the Year)
1999
- Singapore Tourism Awards (Winner, Tourism Host of the Year – Hotel)
1998
- National Skills Competition (2 Golds, 1 Silver)
1996
- National Skills Competition (2 Golds)
1994
- Food & Hotel Asia, Salon Culinaire (3 Golds, 2 Silvers)
- National Skills Competition (2 Golds)
1993
- Taste of Canada Competition, Toronto (4 Golds, 2 Silvers)
- Chefs on Parade Competition, Philippines (1 Gold, 3 Silvers)
1992
- Singapore Tourism Awards (Outstanding Contribution to Tourism)
- Food & Hotel Asia, Salon Culinaire (1 Gold, 3 Silvers)
1991
- Chefs on Parade Competition, Philippines (1 Gold with Honours, 2 Silvers)
1990
- Food & Hotel Asia, Salon Culinaire (Top Apprentice Team)
- Prima Celebrations Cake Competition (Top in Amateur Category)
- Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Champagne (King of Champagne Award)
1989
- Taste of Canada Competition, Toronto (8 Golds, 3 Silvers)
1987
- World Culinary Arts Festival (Winner)
1986
- Food & Hotel Asia, Salon Culinaire (3 Silvers)
- Hotelympia, London (1 Silver)
1983
- Inauguration of SHATEC
Since our establishment in 1983, Shatec Institutes’ community of students and alumni have won numerous local and international recognition and awards.
2023
- Young Talents Escoffier Asia Pacific 2023 Service Contest, hosted by FHA-Food & Beverage – Winner (Singapore Candidate)
- National Cocktail Competition 2023, Student Category (Individual) – 1st Runner-Up
- Asian Pastry Young Chefs Challenge, Shenzhen, China 2023 (Team Member) – 1st Runner-Up
2022
2021
2020
- People’s Association Community Spirit (PACS) Award 2020 – Community Partnership Excellence Award
- Singapore Business Awards – Best in Culinary & Hospitality Talent Development 2020
- World Gourmet Awards 2020 – Lifetime Achievement Award (SHATEC CEO, Margaret Heng)
2019
- Singapore Business Review Management Excellence Awards 2019
(SHATEC CEO, Margaret Heng was awarded Executive of the Year Award for Talent Development and Engagement)
- The BrandLaureate BestBrands Award 2019 – Culinary and Hospitality Talent Development
- Dilmah Tea Inspiration for the 21st Century Competition 2019 (2nd place)
- Singapore Top Young Patissier (Finalist) and Chef Works Aspiring Young Patissier Award
- Singapore Bake-A-Star Championship 2019 (1st runner-up)
- Bocuse d’Or Singapore Selection (Winner)
2018
- Food&Hotel Asia 2018, Culinary – Category “Neptune’s Catch” (1 Gold, 2 Bronzes)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2018, Culinary – Category “Two to Tango” (2 Bronzes)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2018, Pastry – Category “Dress The Cake” (1 Silver, 1 Bronze)
- 30th National Cocktail Competition 2018 (Top 5)
- World Gourmet Summit 2018, Awards of Excellence (SHATEC Alumnus, Edmund Toh received SEG Lifetime Achievement Award)
2017
- JobsCentral Learning Training & Education Development Awards 2017 – Best Private Education Institution (F&B)
- Singapore Bakery and Confectionery Competition 2017 (2nd runner-up)
- National Cocktail Competition, Student Category (2nd runner-up)
- World Gourmet Summit 2017, Awards of Excellence (SHATEC Alumnus, Samuel Quan Xing Liang was named Apprentice Chef of the Year 2017)
2016
- 8th International Tapas Competition, Spain (Champion)
- Battle of the Chefs 2016 – 16th Penang International Salon Gastronomique (1 Gold, 3 Silvers and 2 Bronzes)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2016, Culinary – Category “Field & Forest” (1 Silver)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2016, Culinary – Category “Neptune’s Catch” (1 Silver)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2016, Culinary – Category “Two to Tango” (1 Silver, 1 Bronze)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2016, Pastry – Category “Sweet High Tea Challenge” (1 Silver)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2016, Pastry – Category “Wedding Cake Display” (1 Bronze)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2016, Pastry – Category “Dress The Cake” (1 Bronze)
- Food&Hotel Asia 2016, Pastry – Category “Plated Desserts” (1 Diploma)
- Singapore Bakery and Confectionery Championships 2016 (1 Gold, Overall Champion)
2015
- 7th International Tapas Competition, Spain (Champion)
- Inaugural Singapore Wine Specialist Challenge 2015 (1st Runner-up, Student Category)
- Singapore Signature Food Street Challenge (4th place)
- Singapore Bakery and Confectionery Championships 2015 (1 Gold, Overall Champion)
- Dilmah High Tea Competition (1 Silver)
2014
- 6th International Tapas Competition, Spain (5th place)
- Star Chef Competition 2014 (Overall Champion under the category of Aspiring Chefs, Western Cuisine)
- Battle of The Chefs 2014 – The 15th Penang International Salon Gastronomique
– Most Outstanding US Potatoes Greenhorn Chef Challenge Award, 1 Diploma for Main Course (Beef)
– 1 Bronze for Main Course (Fish/Seafood), 1 Silver for Hot Pasta Dish Challenge - SHA / STB Hospitality Summit 2014 (Champion)
- Goh Chok Tong Youth Promise Award (Awarded to Syahir B Osman, DCS 05-14U)
- CityGas Young Chef Challenge 2014 (2ndRunner Up)
- Hotel Housekeeping Challenge 2014 (1stRunner Up)
- 26th National Cocktail Competition 2014 ( 1 Silver)
- Food & Hotel Asia, The Dream Team Challenge (1 Silver Award)
- Food & Hotel Asia, The Dream Team Challenge Overall (1 Bronze Award)
2013
- Among the top three finalists for The Singapore Experience Awards 2013, Best Education Experience (Tourism & Hospitality), presented by Singapore Tourism Board.
- Food & Hotel Malaysia, Culinary Challenge (2 Slivers, 1 Bronze and 1 Diploma Award)
- The ICHRIE Restaurant Management Challenge, 3rd Annual (Top 5 out of over 50 colleges and universities internationally)
2012
- Food & Hotel Asia, Culinary Challenge (1 Gold, 3 Silvers and 5 Bronzes)
- National Cocktail Competition – Student‟s Category (1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze)
- World Skills Competition – Cooking Category (Bronze)
2011
- 23rd National Cocktail Competition 2011 (1st Runner up), World Skills Competition – Restaurant Service Category (Silver)
- Chefs on Parade Competition, Philippines (Bronze)
- Western Australia Oceanafest – Training Provider Category (Silver)
- Food & Hotel Malaysia, Culinary Challenge (1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze, 2 Diplomas)
2010
- Food & Hotel Asia, Culinary Challenge (Best Apprentice Team, 1 Gold, 2 Silvers, 2 Bronzes)
- McCain Foods Creative Culinary Contest (Champion)
- Penang Chefs Challenge (Champion)
- The Amazing Waiter Race (1st Runner Up)
2009
- Inducted into the World Gourmet Summit Hall of Fame (Culinary Institute of the Year 2001-2004)
- Disciples Escoffier – Asia Youth Hope Contest 2009 (4th Place)
- Champion – Singapore Young Chef Games 2009
2008
- Food & Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge (1 Gold, 1 Silver)
- WorldSkills Singapore 2008 – Restaurant Service (National Champion)
- IKA Olympiade Der Koche, Singapore National Culinary Team (3 Golds and 1 Silver, Champion in the Cold Table Pastry category)
2007
- FHM Culinaire Malaysia (1 Gold, 1 Silver)
2006
- Salut: A Taste of Excellence (Special Tribute: Eric Teo, Cheong Hai Poh, Jasmine Ng, Randy Chow, David Toh)
- WA Oceanafest, Australia (1 Gold, 2 Silvers)
- Friendship Order Award presented by President of Socialist Republic of Vietnam
2004
- World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence (Culinary Institute of the Year)
- Singapore Quality Class for Private Education Organisation)
2003
- World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence (Culinary Institute of the Year)
2002
- National Skills Competition (1 Gold, 2 Silvers)
- World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence (Culinary Institute of the Year)
2001
- Association of Pastry Chefs, UK, Dessert of the Year (First Prize)
- 4th SHA Restaurant Skills Competition (Champion)
2000
- Singapore Tourism Awards (Winners; Tourism Host of the Year – Hotel, Tourism Host of the Year – Restaurant, Tourism Host of the Year – Travel Agency, Concierge of the Year Award (Winner)
- World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence (Culinary Institute of the Year)
1999
- Singapore Tourism Awards (Winner, Tourism Host of the Year – Hotel)
1998
- National Skills Competition (2 Golds, 1 Silver)
1996
- National Skills Competition (2 Golds)
1994
- Food & Hotel Asia, Salon Culinaire (3 Golds, 2 Silvers)
- National Skills Competition (2 Golds)
1993
- Taste of Canada Competition, Toronto (4 Golds, 2 Silvers)
- Chefs on Parade Competition, Philippines (1 Gold, 3 Silvers)
1992
- Singapore Tourism Awards (Outstanding Contribution to Tourism)
- Food & Hotel Asia, Salon Culinaire (1 Gold, 3 Silvers)
1991
- Chefs on Parade Competition, Philippines (1 Gold with Honours, 2 Silvers)
1990
- Food & Hotel Asia, Salon Culinaire (Top Apprentice Team)
- Prima Celebrations Cake Competition (Top in Amateur Category)
- Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Champagne (King of Champagne Award)
1989
- Taste of Canada Competition, Toronto (8 Golds, 3 Silvers)
1987
- World Culinary Arts Festival (Winner)
1986
- Food & Hotel Asia, Salon Culinaire (3 Silvers)
- Hotelympia, London (1 Silver)
1983
- Inauguration of SHATEC