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Halifax, N.S. –Taste of Nova Scotia is inviting food and wine enthusiasts to nominate their favourite restaurant, server, local food product as well as a Nova Scotia culinary ambassador again this summer. The annual Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards is a celebration of excellence to recognize and honour exceptional culinary products and services in the province.

“We have amazing chefs, servers, food producers and passionate culinary ambassadors that work so hard to ensure Nova Scotia is truly a world-class culinary destination,” says Janice Ruddock, executive director of Taste of Nova Scotia. “By taking a few minutes to nominate your favourites, you can help us recognize experiences that go above and beyond…and help us to celebrate the best of our province.”

Nominations are now open and will be accepted for Taste of Nova Scotia members in the following categories:

Ø Restaurant of the Year (3 awards)

Chef Inspired Fine Dining

Chef Inspired Casual Dining

Essence of Nova Scotia

Ø Server of the Year

Ø Culinary Ambassador of the Year

Ø Consumer Choice Product of the Year

Online nominations can be made at www.tasteofnovascotia.com/nominate until September 30, 2012. Every person who submits a nomination is automatically entered to win a gift basket valued at $500 from Taste of Nova Scotia.

For more information about Taste of Nova Scotia or the Prestige Awards, please visit www.tasteofnovascotia.com .

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For more information please contact:

Christine White

Director of Communications & Events, Taste of Nova Scotia

Phone: (902) 492-9291, ext 115

Cell: (902) 880-2180

Email: Christine@tasteofnovascotia.com

Website: www.tasteofnovascotia.com

About Taste of Nova Scotia

Taste of Nova Scotia is a unique, province-wide marketing program, whose members are committed to offering the very best culinary experiences and products that Nova Scotia has to offer. The Taste of Nova Scotia membership base includes 140 quality food producers and processors, as well as a collection of the best restaurants in the province. www.tasteofnovascotia.com