The Wales Food and Drink Awards for 2026 are open for entries and nominations.
The Awards see hundreds of Welsh producers and suppliers from across the sector, and every corner of Wales, join together each year to celebrate the achievements of businesses and individuals who make the industry what it is today.
Back for its fifth year, the event is attended by more than four hundred people, including leaders and pioneers who are driving further growth within the Welsh economy.
The categories are:
- Apprentice of the year
- Artisan Business of the year
- Business Resilience award
- Drinks Producer of the year
- 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
- Small Drinks Producer (fewer than 5 employees) of the year
- Start-up Company of the year
- Sustainable Values award
- Wales Food and Drink Champion of the year
The closing date for applications is 13 February 2026.
For further information please select the following link: 2026 Awards - Food and Drink Awards.
The Welsh Government's Food Division is responsible for promoting Welsh Food and Drink in Wales, the UK and internationally, to create a strong and vibrant Welsh food and drink sector with a global reputation for excellence, having one of the most environmentally and socially responsible supply chains in the world.