Does your team deserve recognition? Is your manufacturing operation a step above the rest? Are you a bakery star on the rise? Then be sure to enter the Baking Industry Awards 2025.
Now in its 38th 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, 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 Supplier of the Year and returning Team of the Year (see full list below).
“It is with great anticipation that we are kicking off the Baking Industry Awards 2025,” said British Baker Amy North. “They are the epitome of excellence in this glorious industry, shining a spotlight on the outstanding businesses, innovative products, and incredible people in the community.”
Previous winners and finalists have benefitted from lucrative press coverage on British Baker as well as national and local media outlets, increased sales, industry-wide recognition, job offers, and a massive morale boost for staff.
“There is so much more to the Baking Industry Awards than the trophy – although it is a very nice trophy,” North added. “The entry and judging process offers you a chance to take a step back and reflect on your achievements so far, while the night itself presents a plethora of networking opportunities and a chance to showcase yourself and business to a room full of industry decision makers. These awards allow you to celebrate your success and cement yourself as a beacon of excellence.”
Taking place at the Royal Lancaster hotel in London, this year’s event will begin with a drinks reception followed by a three-course dinner, before a celebrity presenter helps to reveal the winners of the coveted trophies.
The full list of categories to enter are:
- Baker of the Year, sponsored by Brook Food & Bakery Equipment
- Bakery Brand of the Year
- Bakery Manufacturer of the Year, sponsored by Fritsch
- Bakery Retailer of the Year, sponsored by IFF
- Celebration Cake Maker of the Year
- 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
- 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
To enter the awards, or for more information, visit www.bakeryawards.co.uk.
Entries cost £85 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 28 April. Finalists will be revealed on BritishBaker.co.uk in August, with winners announced at a black-tie ceremony on Thursday 23 October at the Royal Lancaster in London.
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