Baking Industry Awards finalists for 2023 revealed

Drum roll please… British Baker is thrilled to reveal the finalists for the Baking Industry Awards 2023.

To find out who the finalists are and why they have been deemed worthy of such an honour, click on the relevant category below.

“The judges certainly had their work cut out for them this year,” said British Baker editor Amy North. “We heard some truly inspirational stories, ate some exceptional baked goods, and visited some incredible sites which made choosing the 39 finalists a very difficult task.

“I’d like to thank each and every person for entering the awards – it’s been such a privilege to learn about the wonderful people, products, and businesses at the heart of this illustrious industry. I’d also like to thank our sponsors and judges for their continuing support.”

Don’t see the category you’re looking for? To make sure each and every finalist gets their moment in the spotlight, we’ll be unveiling the finalists over the course of the week. Here is when each of the categories will be announced:

Tuesday 29 August

• Bakery Manufacturer of the Year – sponsored by Fritsch
• Craft Bakery Business of the Year – sponsored by Dawn Foods
• Free-from Bakery Product of the Year – sponsored by Foodology by Univar Solutions
• Rising Star Award – sponsored by Unox

Wednesday 30 August

• Baker of the Year – sponsored by Brook Food & Bakery Equipment
• Bakery Retailer of the Year – sponsored by IFF
• New Bakery Product of the Year – sponsored by Baker & Baker

Thursday 31 August

• Customer Experience Award – sponsored by CSM Ingredients
• Online Bakery Business of the Year
• Sustainability Initiative of the Year – sponsored by Macphie

Friday 1 September

• Celebration Cake Business of the Year – sponsored by Finsbury Food Group
• Employer of the Year – sponsored by Jason’s by Geary’s
• Speciality Bread Product of the Year – sponsored by Bako

The winners from these 13 categories will be announced at a glamourous black-tie ceremony at the Royal Lancaster in London on Tuesday 7 November 2023. We will also be revealing the lucky person to be honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to the Baking Industry Award, which is sponsored by Délifrance.

Get your tickets booked today!

Want to be a part of this momentous occasion? Visit our dedicated Baking Industry Awards website to book your tickets today.

Individual tickets cost £315+VAT, while a table of 10 is priced at £3,150+VAT.

The event includes a dazzling drinks reception, a three-course dinner with wine and coffee, the awards ceremony hosted by a celebrity guest, and an afterparty complete with snacks and entertainment to dance the night away until the wee hours.