2018 Finalists

Baker of the Year

  • Aidan Chapman, Flint Owl Bakery
  • Aidan Monks, Lovingly Artisan
  • Paul Rhodes, Paul Rhodes Bakery

Bakery Innovation Award

  • Botanical Breads, Cinnamon Square
  • Mince Pie Croissant, Paul UK
  • Satin Vegan Cake Mixes, Puratos

Celebration Cake Business of the Year

  • Browns Cakes
  • Elaine’s Creative Cakes
  • Shuga Budz

Free-from Bakery Product of the Year

  • Belgian Chocolate Twists, Village Bakery
  • Boss Bagels, Rana’s Artisan Bakery
  • Coffee & Walnut Cake, Liza Bakes

Speciality Bread Product of the Year

  • 1946 sourdough for Speciality Bread, Bells of Lazonby
  • Malted Sourdough, Poppyseed Bakery & Bexhill Farm Kitchen
  • Slow Roast Tomato, Olive and Marjoram Ciabatta, Alex Gooch Artisan Baker

Supermarket Bakery Business of the Year

  • Asda
  • Morrisons
  • Tesco

The Craft Bakery Business Award

  • Clams Handmade Cakes – Regional Winner, Wales
  • Flower and White – Regional Winner, Midlands
  • Genesis Crafty – Regional Winner, Northern Ireland
  • Just Desserts Yorkshire – Regional Winner, North
  • Paul Rhodes Bakery – Regional Winner, South East
  • Warrens Bakery – Regional Winner, South West
  • Stephens – Regional Winner, Scotland

The Customer Focus Award

  • Fabricake Sugarcraft
  • Maison du Pain
  • Village Bakery

The Rising Star Award

  • Sophie Braker, The National Bakery School
  • Emma Kelly, Sheffield College
  • Jessica Smithson, Country Style Foods

Testimonials

“We utilise the awards in quite a few different ways, through press releases, media conversations with local and regional TV and more recently we’ve been lucky enough to have those conversations with national TV too”

Speciality Bread of the Year 2022

Catherine Connor Co-Owner Lovingly Artisan

“One benefit of entering and winning such a recognised award is it gives Earth & Wheat credibility amongst peers in the baking industry, it has also meant Earth & Wheat’s brand exposure within the sector has been strengthened.”

Sustainability Initiative of the Year 2022

James Eid Founder Earth & Wheat

“That was an incredibly proud moment not just for me but for the entire business, being able to thank our suppliers that were in the crowd and fellow people in the industry really made it.”

Online Bakery Business of the Year 2022

Matthew Bond Creative Director Project D

“This has been a huge morale boost for the entire company, after such a challenging few years. It is brilliant to be able to recognise every single person for their contribution, it brings an enhanced sense of pride to what we do day in and day out to serve our loyal customers”

Craft Bakery Business Award 2021

Sean Sarafilovic Director Stephens Bakery

"Winning a Baking Industry Award has been an amazing achievement for all of us, from owners and management, bakers and front of house. The award is very special as it appreciates the input of all of the team. It felt so good to share the process from nomination to accepting the trophy on stage with our loyal customers who genuinely felt part of it. Seeing how happy they all were for us made it incredibly gratifying for many weeks after receiving the award."

Customer Experience 2023

Ania Wadolowska Manager The Old Store Norfolk

"It was such an unreal moment to even be nominated for the award, let alone to win it. It's great to receive recognition for all the work that goes into being a baker. It has made everything feel more real on the path to achieving my dreams."

Rising Star Award 2023

Jordan Skeet Baker Bread Source