The School Food People Awards for Excellence, recognise individuals and teams who continue to make a real difference in education catering. Good management, strong performances and high achievements deserve to be recognised and it is particularly important to not only reward but sustain motivation.
There are 12 awards for 2026, please read all of the award criteria carefully as some amendments have been made.
- The School Food People & Natasha Allergy Research Foundation Allergy Management Award
- The School Food People Apprentice/Trainee Award
- The School Food People Catering Business of the Year Award
- The School Food People Primary School Catering Team of the Year Award
- The School Food People Secondary School Catering Team of the Year Award
- The School Food People Marketing Award
- The Nan Berger Memorial Award
- The School Food People Unsung Hero Award
- The School Food People Region of the Year Award
- The Roger Davis Outstanding Achievement Award
- REVISED FOR 2026: Outstanding Supplier of the Year - SME (Small/Medium Enterprises as defined by < 250 employees
- REVISED FOR 2026: Outstanding Supplier of the Year - > 250 employees
The School Food People extends its thanks to all the award sponsors for their much appreciated support and for their ongoing commitment to recognising the exceptional endeavours of all of our nominees.
The winners will be revealed at the Awards for Excellence dinner taking place on the evening of Wednesday 8th July during the School Food Show & Forum.
Entry closing date – 12 noon on Friday 24th April 2026
Entries will be judged during May with the shortlisted nominees notified in early June. Winners will be announced at the Awards for Excellence dinner on Wednesday 8th July.
Click here to book your place.