Only 2 weeks are remaining to enter the Wales Food & Drink Awards 2024.
This national event honours the food and drink producers of Wales and recognises the hard work, innovation and sustainability practices being put in place throughout the industry. There are 17 categories to choose from that suit a wide variety of passionate businesses and individuals. We want to hear from the advocates of the Welsh Food & Drink industry!
The deadline for entries is 23rd February 2024, with winners being announced at a black-tie awards ceremony taking place in Brangwyn Hall, Swansea on 9th May 2024. This is the third year of the awards taking place and we are once again thrilled to be welcoming producers, investors and experts of the Food & Drink industry.
The finalists of all categories will be invited to meet our panel of judges. The judges are looking for ambitious companies striving for success and proud of their Welsh roots. The panel of judges is chaired by Bob Clark of Itch Investors and includes; Maggie Ogunbanwo (Maggie’s: An African Twist to your Everyday Dish), Sarah Lewis (Lantra), Nerys Howell (Howel Food Consultancy), Robin Williams (Itch Investors), Katharine Shipley (Food Curious Food), Rhys Iley (Puffin Produce), Alison Lea-Wilson (Halen Mon), Giles Drewett (Itch Investors), Scott Davies (Hilltop Honey) David Llewellyn (Head Chef, Product Development at Co-op) Yash Dhutia (Ferraris Coffee)
Alison Lea-Wilson, Deputy Chair of the Food and Drink Wales Industry Board said:
“With only a few weeks to go, please consider entering the Wales Food and Drink Awards. As a judge, I’m looking forward to reading inspiring stories behind the fantastic food and drink that is produced in Wales.
“To win outright or to be Highly Commended is to be judged by your peers as outstanding which, as well as giving you public recognition, will also help in selling your products B2B and to the end customer.
“It’s also a great night out at the awards!”
The Wales Food and Drink Awards are proud to be sponsored and supported by;
Castell Howell, ASDA, BIC Innovation, Cambrian Training, Cywain, FDF Cymru, Food Innovation Wales, Hugh James, Itch Investors, Pembrokeshire Creamery, Food & Drink Skills Wales, Swansea University, Kilsby Williams, Business News Wales, Stills.
The 17 categories to enter:
- Apprentice of the Year
- Artisan Business of the Year
- Business Resilience Awards
- Drinks Producer of the Year (over 5 employees)
- Small Drinks Producer of the Year (less than 5 employees)
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- Exporter of the Year
- Farm to Fork producer of the Year
- Food Producer of the Year
- Innovation Award
- Local Community Award
- Rising Star of the Year
- Scale-up Company of the Year
- Start-up Company of the Year
- Sustainable Values Award
- Wales Food & Drink Champion
- Wales Food & Drink Upskilling Business of the Year.
Whether your business is new to market or a household name the judges and sponsors are looking forward to reading applications from companies across Wales. Don’t hesitate to enter with just 3 weeks to go until the deadline!
Please head to the website for further details of each category and how to enter: Food and Drink Awards Wales
