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The School Food People believes that good management, strong performances and high achievements deserve to be recognised and it is particularly important to not only reward but sustain motivation.

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. The entry closing date is 12 noon on Friday 24th April 2026. Entries will be judged during May with the shortlisted nominees notified in early June.  

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
• Outstanding Supplier of the Year - SME (Small/Medium Enterprises as defined by < 250 employees (revised for 2026)
• Outstanding Supplier of the Year - > 250 employees (revised for 2026)

Enter the School Food People Awards for Excellence here.