#SPRINGBOARDAWARDS WELCOME

I am delighted that we’ve still found a way to recognise I hope you all enjoy the evening! Good luck to all nominees up for and celebrate the hospitality superstars of 2020. an award tonight and congratulations to all our winners. It goes without saying that our industry has had an extremely tough 12 months. We’ve all faced challenges we Overnight stay for two Dinner for two at 14 Hills Restaurant Master and Dynamic Headphones never expected and I am in awe of everyone for all that Champagne upon arrival, an overnight Dine beneath a canopy of greenery and Handcrafted from acetate and stainless you’ve overcome. We are now gearing up to reopen our Chris Gamm stay in a king-sized bedroom at the breathe in the incredible city views with steel, the Master & Dynamic MW07 Plus doors to the public, which is hugely exciting. I am confident Chief Executive, luxurious Berkeley in Knightsbridge, a meal for two, including a bottle of wine True Wireless Earphones offer a listening there will be a huge demand for your brilliant hospitality as The Springboard Charity & Springboard UK and a complimentary English breakfast. chosen by their Head Sommelier. experience like no other. soon as you’re able to reopen. Looking to the future, we want to support your businesses to ease back into normality. Springboard’s mission is to futureproof the talent pipeline for hospitality, allowing you to focus on the challenge of rebuilding. Our Springboard OUR AWARDS RAFFLE to 2022 campaign aims to recruit, train and prepare Springboard to 2022 10,000 young people to enter the industry by 2022. We’ll The industry solution to futureproofing also prepare the future hospitality workforce through our hospitality's talent pipeline. Tickets for our Awards Raffle are just £10. We have some exquisite prizes up for grabs and you can get your tickets Springboard training and employability programmes, along throughout March! Winners will be announced in April on Springboard's social media channels. #AwardsRaffle with the CareerScope industry support hub. www.springboard.uk.net/2022 We’ve seen a record number of entrants for this year’s Awards, and the quality of entries has been exceptional. We were especially pleased to see so many amazing entries for a brand new set of award categories. We felt it was CareerScope - ENTER THE RAFFLE NOW - important to recognise those who went the extra mile to Supporting our people, attracting support their team during such a difficult time. talent and promoting the industry. app.galabid.com/awardsraffle I want to give another thank you to our generous sponsors. www.careerscope.uk.net Thank you for providing your time to judge our Awards. Many of you have already committed to support the Springboard to 2022 project, helping us to futureproof These prizes have been very kindly donated by these wonderful supporters the talent pipeline for hospitality, which we are hugely grateful for.

#SPRINGBOARDAWARDS 3 BEST IMPLEMENTATION

OF VIRTUAL TRAINING BY SPONSORED

Successful initiatives and use of online platforms to ensure that staff could Shortlist access and participate in training and progress their professional development. Recognising successful initiatives to develop a virtual training programme to Compass Group PLC support employees with career progression, keeping teams up to date on critical Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison skills or to provide a comprehensive onboarding experience for new starters. and Hotel du Vin Judges will be looking at clear evidence of the virtual training strategy and the HARNESS THE POWER OF issues it addressed, use of platform chosen and content as well as how staff were Interstate and Resorts motivated to complete and succeed. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, HIT Training says: APPRENTICESHIPS TO ADD “Shining a light on the personal, professional and business benefits of VALUE TO YOUR BUSINESS Resident Hotels work-based training is our passion at HIT Training. That’s why we’ve proudly sponsored the Springboard Awards for Excellence’s ‘Best Implementation of Virtual Training’ award. As the UK’s leading training and apprenticeship provider for hospitality and catering, we’ve seen the hardships that our industry faced in 2020. These awards are a brilliant way to celebrate the outstanding achievements, community support and successes that businesses have achieved over the last year, against all odds! Proud sponsor of the Jill Whittaker, Managing Director

Best Implementation of Virtual Training Judged by Jill Whittaker, HIT Training Jan Marshall, Marriott Hotels Springboard 2021 Claire Clark, The Big Table Christian Oliver, Awards for Excellence

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Futureproofing the talent pipeline for hospitality and tourism #SPRINGBOARDAWARDS 7 BEST STAFF

COMMUNICATION BY SPONSORED

Success in developing a communication process with staff and teams during the difficulty of lockdown. Also ensuring to keep them up to date with policies and Shortlist developments and keeping staff morale high with team communication. Collection & 45 Having success in implementing effective staff communication that adapted Park Lane to the changes within the business due to Covid-19. Judges will be looking The Inn Collection Group for examples of how both working and furloughed team members were kept informed, engaged and safeguarded, with the strategy decided, including The Oriental Club communication platform, frequency and content, as well as providing safe The Royal Air Force Club channels for feedback from employees. Caterer.com says: “Great communication that keeps teams engaged and supported is central to business success, and has a positive impact on productivity, wellbeing, retention and hiring. Caterer.com work closely with hospitality employers of all sizes, helping them build fantastic workforces for reopening and future growth. The best employers are leading the way in employee communication as a key part of that process. That’s why Caterer.com are proud to sponsor the Best Staff Communication Award, and applaud all those shortlisted in the category!” Kathy Dyball, Head of Marketing

Judged by Paul Rogers, Caterer.com Kelly Westwood, MacDonald Hotels Claire Johnston, Manorview Hotels James Webber, James Webber Recruitment Sarah Hammond, Hush Brasseries

#SPRINGBOARDAWARDS 9 BEST MANAGEMENT

PREPARATION BY SPONSORED

Success in ensuring management teams have been trained and are prepared to Shortlist lead teams to success post-lockdown, adhering to all new government policies. Rewards the employer who can best demonstrate a successful commitment Harbour Hotels to preparing team leaders and managers to lead their team to success post- Interstate Hotels and Resorts lockdown, adhering to government policies and restrictions. Judges will look for a training process and support that gives managers the knowledge, tools and PPHE Hotel Group confidence to keep staff and customers safe whilst adapting to the new normal. The Inn Collection Group CPL Learning says: "We are extremely proud to be sponsoring the Best Management Preparation category at this year’s Springboard Virtual Awards for Excellence. The past year has provided many challenges and a critical element has been ensuring the leaders in our businesses have the right knowledge, tools, and confidence to fulfil their roles safely and successfully. As the leading learning and development partner to the sector, we have seen first-hand the crucial role training and education has played in this. That’s why we are delighted to be recognising the brilliant work done across our sector." Chelsea Hankin, Director Of Marketing & Communications, CPL Learning

Judged by Adam Rowledge, Adam Rowledge Natasha Nagra, Kew Green Hotels Associates Jo Meredith, The Oriental Club

#SPRINGBOARDAWARDS 11 EMPLOYEE HEALTH

& WELLBEING BY SPONSORED

Success in demonstrating a commitment to employee health and wellbeing Shortlist initiatives and strategies. This award recognises employers who demonstrate highly effective activities, Dishoom policies or strategies to promote or improve health and wellbeing within their Gaucho and M Restaurants organisation. Judges will be looking for successful approaches to promoting or measuring positive mental and physical wellbeing. Rapport Guest Services pladis says: The Torridon "pladis are the proud sponsors of the Health and Wellbeing Excellence Award. Happiness is core to our pladis values and our business, which is why ‘we promise happiness to the world with every bite’. Focusing on our Health and Well-being is so important, now more than ever. It’s so important to offer support and guidance to ensure we are all prioritising the Health & Well-being of ourselves, our colleagues and our wider network. #positiveminds" Lisa Warner, Head of Out of Home, Foodservice & Licensed

Judged by Lisa Warner, Pladis Mark Lewis, Hospitality Action Beckie Arundale, Pladis Richard Perugi, Bidfood Kelly Newell, Pladis

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Success in having a well-rounded and consistently excellent approach to supporting, engaging and inspiring staff during difficult and worrying times due Shortlist to Covid-19. Home Grown Hotels Ltd. & Lime This award recognises employers who demonstrated a well-rounded and Wood Group Ltd. consistently excellent approach to supporting, engaging and inspiring staff, Royal Lancaster London during the difficult and worrying times due to Covid-19, as well as involvement with wider industry initiatives. Judges will be seeking evidence of an excellent all- round employer. The Gleneagles Hotel American Express says: “American Express is proud of our long partnership with Springboard and to be the sponsor this award for Best Employer. With so much uncertainty, the well-being and safety of our most important asset, our people, has never been more important. The nominations in this category all demonstrated an extraordinary ON YOUR commitment to the emotional, physical and financial health of professionals in this vital sector of UK industry.” BINGE WATCH Alison Haines, Senior Client Manager Judged by Get cashback on whatever you spend your money Tania Platt, American Express Florence Alloing, Georgian House on, with no limit on how much you could earn. Stephen Ormrod, American Express Bastian Bauermeister, Five Guys No annual fee.

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Successful digital marketing campaigns and strategies that helped the Success in creating or updating an app that allows customers to enjoy business overcome lockdown restrictions and continue to promote their service hospitality with ease whilst allowing venues to operate safely and efficiently. Shortlist and products. Shortlist Celebrating and rewarding the most successful app and technology initiatives, Cheval Collection This award recognises the successful use of superior digital media campaigns, Compass Group UK & Ireland specifically designed to allow customers to have a positive experience whilst Holiday Inn Barrow in Furness which enabled the business to overcome lockdown restrictions safely but Delaware North allowing businesses to operate safely and efficiently. The focus should be on productively. The judges will be looking for clear evidence of success in this the process and ease in which customers can check in all guests, order, pay and Oldwalls Collection area, including campaign strategy, identifying their goal, platforms chosen and Rockliffe Hall more. Evidence will also be sought to demonstrate how, as the technology of The Collective use of social media to personify the brand whilst speaking directly to customers. Wyboston Lakes contact tracing has been privatised, operators have designed a system in line with data-protection legislation.

Judged by Judged by Britta Ashu, Bidfood James Stagg, The Caterer Antoine Edgcumbe, We are Noetic Fee Sidwell, Pip Productions Pernille Thompson, UKHospitality Helen Collingborn, Speed Comms Diana Spellman, Pip Ltd.

#SPRINGBOARDAWARDS 17 I feel truly blessed to have had this 10,000 unparalleled support, which has not Young people into only helped my confidence, but has work by 2022 helped me finally secure employment. Amy Farrell, Springboard Trainee

Benefits Springboard to 2022 is the industry solution to tackling hospitality, leisure and • Maximise the impact and participation in the Government’s Plan for Jobs strategy tourism’s long-term staffing crisis. • Relieve unemployment among the 30,000 young people leaving education who We want to give the industry space to focus would otherwise have begun a career working in hospitality each year on the current challenge of rebuilding from the • Give hospitality employers the time to focus on saving and rebuilding their Coronavirus pandemic, while Springboard ensures there is a skilled and engaged talent businesses while Springboard protects the future talent pipeline pipeline ready for when the industry needs it. Our goal is to have 10,000 young people • Provide a source of labour that is engaged, trained to a high standard and ready trained and ready for work, in line with industry’s recovery, by 2022. to start work when the hospitality industry is back to full speed and needs it throughought 2021 and 2022 Our solution

Springboard will be the Recruitment Assessment Funding requirements central hub managing this 125,000 27,000 touchpoints assessments The Government has already committed funding to support many strands of the process, from outreach and Springboard to 2022 programme and Springboard will help hospitality employers access engagement, assessing and utilise this funding in the most effective way. Additionally, Springboard is seeking to young people’s needs and Springboard will Low need Self Service DHA secure partnerships with funders to coordinate this 18-month programme. This includes signposting them to the use its established 2,500 people 2-3 weeks Into Work relationships with Kickstart funders, corporate partners and employers. most relevant programmes referral partners, Traineeship training providers Modernate / Apprenticeship and interventions, through and industry SWAP High need Employed direct employers, plus 6-8 weeks to supporting them into 7,400 people employment. its award-winning employability REGISTER YOUR INTEREST: SPRINGBOARD.UK.NET/2022 programmes, 10k This is the typical to deliver the Higher need Youth Hub by 2022 journey we would 18-month project. 3,400 people 10-18 weeks expect to take young LEAD PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNERS *DHA = Springboard Digital Hospitality Academy people on into work: *SWAP = Sector-based Work Academy Programme BEST DELIVERED 'DINE MOST INNOVATIVE AT HOME' EXPERIENCE ALCOHOL STRATEGY

Success in delivering restaurant dining experience to people's home to enjoy Success in creating and delivering “happy hour” worthy drinks and Shortlist during lockdown and beyond. Shortlist experiences to their customers doors. This award seeks the most successful approach to bringing the joy of quality Rewards businesses who can best demonstrate an innovative and successful Adam Handling Restaurant restaurant dining delivered to the customer’s door. Our judges will be looking for Bearded Man Cocktails commitment to delivering alcoholic drinks to the British public. Judges will be Group sustained, effective, innovative and creative solutions, specifically designed to Couch Stirchley looking for mixologists who designed cocktails that can be easily recreated ay Devonshire Hotels & Restaurant deliver your meals, brand and experience to consumers. home, or breweries who can deliver their craft to those who miss it most. These Essex Spirits Company Ltd. Group are the initiatives that improved the quality of lockdown for many. The Ned Made in Oldstead Judged by The Lowry Hotel Judged by Hannah Horler, Cartwheel Recruitment Jack Davies, The London Clinic Caragh Seymour, Speed Comms James Hopkins, London Cocktail Club Mark Heirs, Mark Heirs Chef Carly Pickering, East London Pub Co.

#SPRINGBOARDAWARDS 21 BUSINESS

INNOVATION BY SPONSORED

Successful initiative to innovate and adapt their business model in response Shortlist to lockdown. This award acknowledges the organisation that demonstrates the most CH&CO Education outstanding opportunities for business innovation. Judges will be looking for Harri examples of successful initiatives to pivot the business model or updating processes and systems to affect a positive change. Selling Savvy Ltd Compass Group UK & Ireland says: Genuine Group “We’re proud partners of Springboard - working together to invest in people, creating genuine career opportunities and supporting our industry. Never has this been more important, as it’s been a hugely challenging year for hospitality, but many organisations have demonstrated amazing innovation and it’s great to be able to recognise that through this award.” Amanda Scott, Talent and Learning Director, Compass Group UK & Ireland

Judged by Amanda Scott, Compass Group Morag Freathy, Compass Group Rak Kalidas, Levy Julia Lawson, Compass Group Jane Byrd, Levy Lone Middleton, Compass Group Proud partners of Springboard Ella de Beer, Ella de Beer

We’re committed to working together to alleviate unemployment and deprivation by helping people realise their potential. Our partnership co-created ‘Gateway to Employment’, a specialist hospitality employability programme. Together, we want to invest in people to create genuine career opportunities and support our industry.

www.compass-group.co.uk compass-group-uk-ireland #SPRINGBOARDAWARDS 23 BEST NATIONAL SUPPORT

FOR KEY WORKERS BY SPONSORED

Success in offering support at a national level to support the key workers on SPONSORED BY CH&CO Shortlist the front line during Covid-19 pandemic. In March 2020, the UK was put into a lockdown in response to the Covid-19 Gaucho and M Restaurants pandemic, however, across the country many key workers still went to work Leon and BaxterStorey to keep this country going. From NHS staff, to shopworkers and public service workers. This award recognises businesses that stepped up to support these Medirest workers during this time. Judges will be looking for the support needed identified, Sea Containers London how this was done and the impact it had on a national level. CH&CO Group says: "Key workers have been the backbone of the nation throughout the pandemic. We’ve seen endless fantastic examples of hospitality businesses and workers stepping up to support the frontline, despite the real challenges and uncertainty the hospitality industry has itself faced. It is for this very reason that we applaud Springboard for including the Best National Support for Key Workers category in this year’s awards and that we are incredibly proud to be its sponsor.” PROUD TO SPONSOR THE Charlotte Hutchings, Group People Director, CH&CO Judged by BEST NATIONAL SUPPORT FOR Liam Hatcher, CH&CO Group Paresh Vara, PPHE Hotel Group Charlotte Hutchings, CH&CO Group Marcus Weedon, Milestone Recruitment KEY WORKERS AWARD

An inclusive and inquisitive culture brings out the best in our people and creates uplifting hospitality experiences

#SPRINGBOARDAWARDS 25 BEST NATIONAL SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE PEOPLE

Success in offering support at a national level to tackle issues brought on by Shortlist Covid-19 for those more vulnerable or at-risk due to the pandemic. This award recognises businesses who successfully demonstrated excellence Hospitality Action in offering support to vulnerable or at-risk people across the country. Whether Interstate Hotels this was people shielding, homeless, or those who struggled financially due to job losses, there was a much larger need for support than ever this year. Judges nowpause.org will be looking for the support needed identified, how this was done and the Tooting Community Kitchen impact it had on a national level.

Judged by Diana Spellman, Pip Ltd. Marc Moreso, Leisure Jobs Domini Higg, Tried and Supplied

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FIND OUT MORE AT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY SPONSORED WWW.BAXTERSTOREY.COM

Successful individual supporting the local community during the difficulty of lockdown through initiatives, generosity of product or time, or partnering Shortlist with another local business or charity. WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT FOOD SERVICE Conrad D'Souza (Hilton London This award rewards an individual who has demonstrated a real commitment to PROVIDER. OUR RECIPE IS SIMPLE; Tower Bridge) supporting their local community during the difficulty of lockdown. Judges will be James Dugmore (Amadeus) looking for examples of coordinated care efforts to support those self-isolating, FRESH FOOD, SOURCED LOCALLY, the more at-risk demographic, providing and delivering meals for children or other Jeni Edwards (IJEss consulting) PREPARED AND SERVED BY WELL- incredible but just as important initiatives. Narmeen Kamran (Desert Island BaxterStorey says: TRAINED PEOPLE. Events) “We’re delighted to be sponsoring the Best Individual Community Engagement award at a time when community spirit is more important than ever. OUR TEAMS OPERATE ACROSS THE This award is a fantastic opportunity to shine a light on those individuals who have gone above and beyond their roles to support the needs of local people UK, IRELAND AND EUROPE CREATING and demonstrated the true power and resilience of a united community” CATERING AND HOSPITALITY SERVICES Sue Thompson, Client Services Director THAT OUR CLIENTS’ LOVE AND OUR TEAMS ARE PROUD TO WORK IN. Judged by Noel Mahoney, BaxterStorey Frank Coughlan, BaxterStorey GREAT FOOD Paresh Vara, PPHE Hotel Group PASSIONATE PEOPLE Bespoke Services

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#SPRINGBOARDAWARDS 29 BEST GROUP COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT BY SPONSORED

Successful group or collective supporting the local community during the difficulty of lockdown through initiatives, generosity of product or staff Shortlist time, or partnering with another local business or charity This award rewards a group or collective which have demonstrated a real Only a Pavement Away commitment to supporting their local community during the difficulty of lockdown. Judges will be looking for examples of coordinated care efforts Sodexo - HMP Addiewell to support those self-isolating, the more at-risk demographic, providing and The Dorchester Collection delivering meals for children or other incredible but just as important initiatives. The Ned Hand Picked Hotels says: Your chance “Hand Picked Hotels are extremely proud to sponsor this year’s Best Group Community Engagement Award. This award recognises the support given to local communities during these unprecedented times through unique initiatives, to shine generosity of produce and giving hours of personal time. The ideas, passion and enthusiasm shown to support local communities has been both humbling and inspiring and shows the true aspiration of the � hospitality industry. Discover Hand Picked Hotels’ award- We are delighted to recognise the amazing achievements through this award.” winning collection of country houses and Deborah Seymour, Director of HR & Training spa resorts, located in beautiful destinations across the UK and Channel Islands. Judged by Deborah Seymour, Hand Picked Hotels Graeme Nesbitt, Hand Picked Hotels Gillian Spinlove , Hand Picked Hotels Katie Owlett, Hand Picked Hotels Our distinctive hotels each offer a completely unique adventure, but at the heart of each is our dedication to creating an Keely Dobinson, Hand Picked Hotels unforgettable experience for our guests. With family values at the very heart of our brand, we know that our hand-picked team members set us apart, and we’re seeking vibrant people to join us.

Contact us now to begin your journey: Katie Owlett, Resourcing Manager 01732 471260 [email protected] handpickedhotels.co.uk #SPRINGBOARDAWARDS 31 developing talent for our industry BEST CORPORATE

Delivered in partnership with Springboard, Diageo Learning SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BY SPONSORED for Life™ is an award-winning initiative that helps develop the skills of young unemployed adults to help them build careers in hospitality and bartending. Success in rewarding outstanding social responsibility to the community, Find out more about our youth employment and life skills environment and people. Inverness Shortlist * programme at: Aberdeen This award rewards the organisation which clearly demonstrates a real Brakes commitment to social responsibility at a strategic and operational level. Of the

Oban Perth Compass Group UK & Ireland four pillars of CSR, we are particularly interested in evidence of effective initiatives Dundee Diageolearningforlife.com supporting a holistic approach to community, environment and people. Judges will Fife Hilton UK & Ireland Stirling seek evidence of the strategies in this area and how they operate day-to-day. Dumbarton West of Edinburgh Scotland Glasgow Sodexo Ltd. - Hestia and Diageo Learning for Life says: Falkland Islands “As sponsors of the Best Corporate Social Responsibility Award, we are extremely * Dumfries passionate about businesses who show outstanding social responsibility to the community, environment and people. We are therefore very proud to recognise such achievements through this award” Nicola Reid, Learning for Life Programme Manager for GB and Europe

* * Manchester Liverpool Judged by Nicola Reid, Diageo Charley Benns, Kew Green Hotels * Birmingham Jane Sunley, Purple Cubed

* London

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Diageo is the proud sponsor of the Best Corporate Social Responsibility Award and delighted to support The Springboard #SPRINGBOARDAWARDS 33 Virtual Awards for Excellence. You may know Bidfood ‘at work’ and we are very excited to announce CHRIS BEAUMONT that you can now get to know us at home, too! SPECIAL AWARD BY SPONSORED

Chris Beaumont was the first Managing Director of Springboard back in 1990, and he remained actively involved with Springboard as a trustee and patron until his tragic passing in 2005. We continue to honour his memory with the Chris Beaumont Special Award. The Chris Beaumont Special Award celebrates the individual, organisation, or partnership that has demonstrated the We are delighted to announce that home consumers will now have access to a wide range of our most outstanding overall contribution towards achieving Springboard’s aims over the last 12 months. Attention is paid to products, delivered straight to your door (or via collection from your local Bidfood depot*). consistent commitment and contribution to Springboard that is beyond the call of duty. The Springboard team nominates the recipient of this award.

Bidfood says: “At Bidfood, we’re passionate about the development of excellence in food service, and proud to support Springboard and the fantastic work they do in helping individuals achieve their potential. Springboard’s initiatives bring our industry together, championing the recruitment of those in need, and also ensuring our industry performs at the very highest levels. We welcome the opportunity to sponsor the Chris Beaumont Award for the most outstanding contribution.”

Andy Kemp, Group Sales and Marketing Director

Explore the range, including our wine cellar, and sign up for an account here: athome.bidfood.co.uk JUDGED BY Dr Andy Kemp MBE, Bidfood Stephen Moss CBE, Stephen Moss Alastair Storey OBE, WSH Holdings

Great range of 2 hour delivery Promotions Lots of seasonal Buying in bulk food and drinks slots or click and and deals inspiration and top up on all your including our own collect check into the site or recipes staples and get them delivered straight to brands and Unity the choice is yours sign up for our emails via our website, social your door! Wines selection, (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm) to keep in the loop media and email previously only of our monthly deals newsletters. available to caterers! and new product promotions

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BID 3519_v1_Bidfood at Home - Ad Resize.indd 1 01/03/2021 15:00 Harri are proud sponsors of The Springboard Virtual Awards for Excellence 2021 for the fourth year running

Harri are committed to future proof hospitality and support young talent into the hospitality industry. Supporting these awards allow us to recognise innovation, community and people excellence in hospitality.

Harri’s end to end People Platform supports the Employee Experience which is crucial to the success of retaining hospitality teams of our future.

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