The Institute of Grocery Distribution is called for entries for its 2005 Food Industry Awards.
At the glittering ceremony in front of a senior audience, IGD recognises success over a wide range of activities, giving all companies a chance to shout about their achievements.
Joanne Denney-Finch, IGD Chief Executive, said “The IGD Food Industry Awards have been rewarding the best in the UK food and grocery industry for 15 years.
Whether an individual or company entry, the awards will give you industry-wide recognition, media coverage and the opportunity to network with the big names in food and grocery, as well as an impressive addition to the trophy cabinet."
The IGD Food Industry Awards are open to any company, of any size, in the food and grocery industry.
Entrants range from specialist local producers, packaging companies and individual young managers to larger retailers and international suppliers (food and non-food).
The following awards are up for grabs:
The Morrisons Award for Outstanding Small Business
This award recognises the important contribution small businesses make in the food industry. It is awarded to a small business that has demonstrated excellence, for example in a local sourcing or new business initiative, in innovation, people development or marketing.
The Unilever Award for Consumer Insight
Presented to the company that demonstrates how it has truly understood its customer and translated new consumer insight to deliver an innovative business solution, such as a new product, service, promotional or information campaign.
The Tetra Pak Environmental Award
This award recognises positive initiatives, developed by food or non-food companies, with regard to their impacts on the environment.
The John Sainsbury Award for Learning and Development
The award that recognises real commitment to people development.
The ECR UK Award for On-shelf Availability Sponsored by The Hartington Group
This award is presented to a company that demonstrates how it has made a measurable improvement to on-shelf availability.
The Ian MacLaurin Award for Supply Chain Excellence Sponsored by Tesco
This award goes to the company that has had a real impact on the supply chain. No matter how small or large the initiative, if it demonstrates a major step change over and above everyday trading requirements, and is innovative and sustainable, it could carry off this award.
The Tate & Lyle Young Managers’ Business Challenge
Bright young managers can win £2,500 and shine in front of industry leaders by demonstrating their innovative ideas and sound business acumen when presenting their thoughts on a key industry issue.
The Nestlé Award for Social Commitment
Presented to a company that has demonstrated a proven commitment to society and social issues through a local or regional initiative, whether large or small.
For more information on any of these awards, visit www.igd.com/awards or phone 01923 857141.
