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women in food drink awards 2026 home winners event gallery shortlist about about process qs cast judges judges judging process apply to judge partners our partners why partner become a partner get in touch login 2026 winners revealed congratulations to all this year s nominees finalists winners thank you to our sponsors partners welcome to the women in food drink awards part of the qs family the women in food drink awards celebrates the outstanding achievements of women across the uk and ireland s food and drink sector these awards recognise the remarkable contributions of women across all job functions and levels within the food and beverage supply chain and aim to spotlight those who are shaping the industry and future of a more diverse and inclusive sector the awards champion women s leadership innovation and impact within an industry that employs millions but still faces a striking imbalance in representation from manufacturers to wholesale from agriculture and manufacturing to retail foodservice and hospitality these awards will recognise the very best women in our sector we are thrilled to have had over 1 800 nominations in the initial stage of the process and then over 700 entries this year s winners were revealed at an awards ceremony hosted by andi oliver on wednesday 6 may at london s hilton bankside congratulations to all our nominees finalists and winners meet the winners as co founder of women in the food industry i ve seen first hand how recognition can transform confidence and open doors the women in food drink awards are set to be more than an event they are a platform for change they will give women across our sector the visibility they deserve and highlight the power of representation in driving progress i urge everyone to get involved champion the women who inspire them and help build a future where equality and opportunity are central to our industry s success mex ibrahim co founder women in the food industry being recognised for your work can be incredibly motivating particularly in an industry that isn t always easy for women to navigate i ve felt the impact of that myself which is why the women in food drink awards really matter they recognise women across every part of the industry not just the most visible roles and does so in a way that feels meaningful and supportive it s an important platform for celebrating women s contribution to food and drink joké bakare chef founder chishuru i m so proud to be a judge for the very first women in food drink awards these awards are going to celebrate the talented driven and creative women who are building incredible businesses shaping our sector innovating mentoring creating and challenging status quo when we share inspirational stories we create a ripple effect that lifts the whole industry it doesn t just recognise their impact it inspires the next generation to see what s possible aj sharp managing director talk show host sharp consulting food rebels this award is a vital platform for recognising the incredible impact of women across the food and drink supply chain it promotes fair representation encourages leadership and unites the industry to drive meaningful change through gender diversity denise spencer walker food communications manager agriculture and horticulture development board the women in food drink awards is such a vital and inspiring platform that celebrates the talent resilience and creativity of women in our industry recognition like this doesn t just highlight individual success it helps to shape the culture of the sector by promoting visibility collaboration and opportunity i believe these awards will play an important role in redefining leadership and inspiring the next generation of women to pursue their ambitions with confidence deena ataie ceo heriot patisserie the women in food drink awards will shine a powerful light on the incredible women shaping our industry it s not just about celebrating talent it s about building a community that drives progress diversity and opportunity across food and drink i m proud to be part of this movement elit rowland head of communications jj foodservice the women in food drink awards play a vital role in celebrating the innovation leadership and creativity women bring to this fast evolving industry recognition through initiatives like this not only empowers individuals but also inspires a more inclusive and forward thinking food and drink landscape by highlighting exceptional female talent we set new standards for excellence and collaboration across the sector i strongly encourage everyone to nominate women from their networks who are driving positive change and shaping the future of food and drink dr lilla bessenyei research operations executive branding innovations the women in food drink awards are an essential platform for celebrating the incredible talent creativity and leadership that women bring to every part of the food and drink industry recognising and elevating these stories is not just about celebration it s about driving progress these awards shine a light on the women shaping our sector s future breaking barriers and inspiring the next generation to see what s possible initiatives like this matter because representation fuels change by showcasing women who are leading innovation sustainability and community impact we create a more inclusive and resilient industry for everyone i encourage people across the sector to get involved to nominate the exceptional women in their networks and to join us in championing a fairer more diverse future for food and drink rebecca jane godber applications manager food and beverage lionel hitchen i believe the women in food drink awards are a vital celebration of the incredible female talent driving our industry forward too often women are underrepresented and underfunded with only 2p of every 1 of venture capital investment going to female founded businesses and just 13 of senior investment professionals being women yet their creativity leadership and resilience are shaping the future of our sector every day i m proud to be part of something that shines a light on these exceptional women inspiring others to step up and be seen karen green business mentor buyerology as a woman in the food industry myself i have met so many inspirational women who do everything for their passion and this awards is the best way to celebrate those women i have myself met so many of them who work so hard for their business to thrive in a male dominant society be it a chef an owner of a food brand or a photographer like myself i have seen their struggles their wins and their losses too so this award is what was missing there are so many hard working amazing women who juggle between being a mum a wife and a business woman women are known for their nurturing nature and they bring in that same love and passion in everything that they do i am for one delighted for this awards shilpa kiran photographer soulful and healthy meet the judges meet some of our judges for the inaugural women in food drink awards rozz algar hra global heather angus bidfood louise armour müller deena ataie heriots patisserie lilla bessenyei branding innovations martha bryce sound bite pr margaret dineen irish food trade connect katie doherty the international meat trade association ruth dolby food science fusion ltd jennifer earle the next delicious thing and chocolate ecstasy tours laura emson hop tattoo consulting camra women on tap helena fleming sainsbury s manon galizzi episci rebecca godber lionel hitchen karen green buyerology ramona hazan ramona s melodie honohan beer 52 mex ibrahim women in the food industry jenny jefferies ayesha kalaji queen of cups lisa kerr puratos aida khan shola karachi kitchen shilpa kiran soulful and healthy jeeny maltese lucy matthewson consulting by lucy georgia ruth nieman food writer author maja novak space cup grainne o hogan sprout co rebecca oliver mooney raising the glass dee patel dpa leadership leisa pickles find me the leads heidi rees fd reviews elit rowland jj foodservice maja rozwadowska java republic sca ireland aj sharp sharp relations food rebels denise spencer walker agriculture and horticulture development board ceyda tercan nuts berries uk notm lk sarah tickle shook michelle trusselle aramark uk global energy amy wilkinson fearless foodies meet the judges meet the winners stay connected register your interest for 2027 genral queries furqan nazir event executive 44 0 20 8253 8717 furqan nazir emap com partner queries kristy bovington account manager 44 0 20 3953 2340 kristy bovington emap com pr marketing queries ella jackson marketing content manager 44 0 20 3953 2323 ella jackson emap com copyright 2025 terms conditions privacy policy related events quality food awards irish quality food drink awards retail industry awards top