Does your bakery deserve recognition? Are your products a step above the rest? Perhaps there’s someone in your business who deserves their moment in the spotlight? Then be sure to enter the Baking Industry Awards 2026.
Now in its 39th year, the awards recognise talent, innovation, and dedication as it celebrates the best people, products, and businesses the industry has to offer.
Entries are welcome from firms of all sizes – from major manufacturers to craft bakeries, bestselling brands, supermarkets, coffee shops, and everyone in between, including equipment and ingredient suppliers. If you’re part of this fabulous industry, we want to hear from you!
There are 15 categories to choose from, including the brand-new Bakery Leader of the Year, as well as Baker of the Year, Rising Star Award, and New Bakery Product of the Year (see full list below).
“There are so many incredible benefits to be gleaned from the Baking Industry Awards, opening up a whole new world of opportunities,” commented British Baker editor Amy North. “The entry and judging process offers a chance for reflection – a moment to recognise your achievements so far – while the night itself presents networking opportunities galore and a chance to see your name, your business, your product on the big screen in front a room jam-packed full of industry decision makers and influencers.
“The fun doesn’t stop there,” added North. “Previous winners have benefitted from lucrative press coverage on British Baker, as well as national and local media outlets, increased sales, industry-wider recognition, job offers, and a massive morale boost for staff.”
Following their sell-out success in 2025 which saw 600 people attend, the Baking Industry Awards have a new date and location this year. The black-tie celebration will now take place on Wednesday 25 November at the newly refurbished London Hilton on Park Lane.
The full list of categories to enter are:
- Baker of the Year, sponsored by Brook Food & Bakery Equipment
- Bakery Brand of the Year, sponsored by Craggs & Co
- Bakery Leader of the Year, sponsored by Whitworth Bros
- Bakery Manufacturer of the Year, sponsored by Fritsch
- Bakery Retailer of the Year, sponsored by IFF
- Craft Bakery Business of the Year, sponsored by Dawn Foods
- Free-from Bakery Product of the Year
- New Bakery Product of the Year, sponsored by Baker & Baker
- Online Bakery Business of the Year, sponsored by IRCA
- Outstanding Contribution to the Baking Industry, sponsored by Délifrance
- Rising Star Award, sponsored by Rademaker
- Speciality Bread Product of the Year, sponsored by Bako Group
- Supplier of the Year
- Sustainability Initiative of the Year, sponsored by Macphie
- Team of the Year, sponsored by Coperion
To enter the awards, or for more information, visit www.bakeryawards.co.uk.Alternatively, contact Becky Cumbers via Becky.Cumbers@wrbm.com or call 01293 846618.
Entries cost £90 plus VAT with the exception of Rising Star and Outstanding Contribution to the Baking Industry, which are free to enter. The deadline for entries is Monday 18 May.
Finalists will be revealed on BritishBaker.co.uk in early September, with winners announced live at the awards ceremony on 25 November.
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