AWARD CATEGORIES

Best Drinks Producer Awarded to the best drinks producer of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.

Best Farmer

Recognises all types of farmers who have shown vision in developing their business to meet the requirements of the market.

Local Food Champion

This brand new award recognises an individual or business working to promote the local food industry, such as a delivery scheme or food and farmers’ markets.

Best Food Producer Recognises the best fresh, processed or packaged food which may be sold from the farm, through a farm shop, farmers market, local butcher, local greengrocer or supermarket.

Best Restaurant

This category recognises the best pub or restaurant food in the south west that draws customers because of the

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excellence of its food, with particular emphasis on locally-sourced seasonal ingredients.

Best Independent Café / Coffee Shop / Tea Room

We’re looking for a café, tea room or snack bar that stands apart from others with particular emphasis on locally sourced ingredients.

Best Pub

This category recognises the best pub that draws customers because of its excellent drink and atmosphere, with particular emphasis on locally-sourced beverages. We want to celebrate a pub at the heart of the community.

Family Food & Farming Business of the Year

Family food and farming businesses make a huge contribution to our region and we want to celebrate the rich diversity they bring.

Food & Drink Business of the Year

This award will go to a Food or Drink business which shows real commitment to Food & Farming.

Outstanding Contribution to Food & Farming

An award recognising an individual based in the South West who has put the local area on the map through inspiration, energy, imagination and the use of local ingredients.

Young Farmer of the Year

This award is for a farmer 30 or under as of 1st January 2019 and is making a success of managing a distinct area of the family farming business – or even running their own business.