Don’t forget to get your entries in for the Baking Industry Awards 2011, by the 20 May deadline.

This year’s Brazilian carnival-themed event will be held on Wednesday 7 September at the Park Lane Hilton, London.

Awards categories include Baker of the Year, Confectioner of the Year, In-Store Bakery of the Year and Bakery Supplier of the Year. Nominations for The Rising Star Award and The Lifetime Achievement Award category must be received by the longer deadlines of 20 June and 30 June respectively.

For details on all 11 categories and to download an entry form, visit www.bakeryawards.co.uk or email rebecca.george@wrbm.com.

To book your place at the industry’s networking event of the year, please contact Elizabeth Ellis on 01293 846593 or email elizabeth.ellis@wrbm.com to order tickets.