Cornwall’s Best in Food and Drink to be Celebrated with New Awards

Published On: 23 September 2024Last Updated: 23 September 2024By CornishStuff

The Great Cornish Food project has launched a brand-new set of awards to recognise Cornwall’s standout figures in food, drink, farming, and fishing. The Great Cornish Food Awards will celebrate those who raise the bar across these vital sectors, with the event set to take place on Thursday, 6th February 2025, at Nancarrow Farm near Truro.

Celebrating Excellence from the Tamar to the Isles of Scilly

Ruth Huxley, managing director of the Great Cornish Food Store and founder of Cornwall Food & Drink, announced the awards, saying: “With this exciting new event we aim to shine a light on those who excel in ways that really matter.” She emphasised that the awards will recognise champions from across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and highlight the secrets behind their success.

There will be eight awards in total, with the application deadline set for Friday, 1st November 2024. Finalists will be announced on Monday, 2nd December 2024. Each award reflects the positive impact of Cornwall’s food and drink industries in a rapidly changing world and climate.

For more information on how to enter, visit Great Cornish Food or Cornwall Food & Drink.

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Photo: Ruth Huxley of the Great Cornish Food project.

Award Categories Designed to Inspire

The awards include categories such as:

Fishing for the Future, Farming for the Future, and Food for the Future: These three awards will acknowledge those playing a crucial role in adapting to changes and sustaining Cornwall’s heritage industries.
Raising the Bar: This category will celebrate a business that has introduced an innovative concept or idea, elevating its business to new heights and inspiring others in the sector.
Growing People: This award will highlight a business with a people-first approach, demonstrating the positive impact of such a philosophy on business success and reputation.
Making a Mark: Aimed at recognising those who have put Cornish or Scillonian food and drink firmly on the map.
In It Together: Celebrates the power of collaboration in the food, drink, farming, or fishing industries, showcasing the benefits of working together.

The prestigious Winner of Winners award will honour an organisation that embodies excellence and showcases what makes Cornish and Scillonian food and drink exceptional.

A Collaborative Effort for Good Growth

The Great Cornish Food project is delivered by the team behind the award-winning Great Cornish Food Store in Truro. The initiative has been made possible through the Strategic Sector Development fund for Agrifood within the Good Growth programme, managed by Cornwall Council and funded by the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The Good Growth programme aims to support green and inclusive growth in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, providing opportunities for communities and businesses and ensuring residents have access to new jobs and training. More information can be found on the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme website.

Ruth added, “We are here to help entrants to the awards by offering guidance to improve the odds for all types and sizes of organisations. After the event takes place we will help all the winners to make the most of their success.”

For more details about the awards and how to get involved, visit Great Cornish Food and Cornwall Food & Drink.