Food & Farming Awards Categories

Categories

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  BEST LOCAL FOOD RETAILER

  It could be your favourite corner shop, butcher, baker or deli. Tell us about the retailer near you making a difference to the community – and to the producers who supply it.

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  BEST FOOD MARKET

  Awarded to the market making fresh, locally–grown food accessible to its community. As well as farmers’ markets we’re interested in regular, local food markets with a wide range of high quality produce – particularly in areas ill–served by other retailers.

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  BEST TAKEAWAY

  It could be Indian, Italian, Chinese or good old fish & chips. We want to hear about excellent, freshly made meals that use carefully sourced ingredients and provide value for money.

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  FARMER OF THE YEAR

  The award for someone who has risen to the challenges of farming in the 21st century and is an inspiration to anyone interested in food production and the countryside.

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  BEST FOOD PRODUCER

  Open to anyone who produces food – from milk or meat to cakes or chocolates. We’re looking for companies or individuals who use good quality ingredients to provide an excellent finished product.

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  BEST DINNER LADY OR MAN

  Whether it’s in a school, a hospital, a care home, or the workplace – this is awarded to a cook who provides a wide range of healthy, tasty food in any institutional setting. We’re looking for meals prepared on the premises with fresh, carefully sourced ingredients.

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  DEREK COOPER AWARD

  Named after The Food Programme's first presenter, for the individual or organisation that has done most to increase our knowledge and understanding of good food and the vital role it plays in our lives.

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  BEST RETAIL INITIATIVE

  We’re interested in an imaginative initiative that’s changing the way good quality food is being sourced and sold. It could be a supermarket, wholesaler, website, or chain of food shops – that’s transforming your access to great produce with an original idea.

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  BBC FOOD PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

  It could be a writer, broadcaster, or chef; a role model who inspires a passion for good food and communicates the importance of great produce with enthusiasm and clarity. Previous winners include: Hugh Fearnley–Whittingstall Rick Stein, Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay and James Martin.