2018 Winners

Baker of the Year
Paul Rhodes, Paul Rhodes Bakery
Sponsored by: Brook Food Processing Equipment

Bakery Innovation Award
Botanical Breads, Cinnamon Square
Sponsored by: Reiser Celebration

Cake Business of the Year
Elaine’s Creative Cakes
Sponsored by: Renshaw

The Craft Business Award
South West Region, Warrens Bakery
Sponsored by: Dawn Foods

The Customer Focus Award
Maison du Pain
Sponsored by: CSM United Kingdom

Free-from Bakery Product of the Year
Belgian Chocolate Twists, Village Bakery
Sponsored by: Ingredion UK

The Rising Star Award
Jessica Smithson, Country Style Foods
Sponsored by: Rondo

Speciality Bread Product of the Year
Slow Roast Tomato, Olive & Marjoram Ciabatta, Alex Gooch Artisan Baker
Sponsored by: British Bakels

Supermarket Bakery Business of the Year
Asda
Sponsored by: Lantmannen Unibake UK

Outstanding Contribution to the Baking Industry
Alan Jones
Sponsored by: Délifrance

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

I had an incredible experience at the Baking Industry Awards 2024! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with so many talented and passionate people from across our industry. Being recognized with the Rising Star award was truly a dream come true—I'm absolutely over the moon! A huge thank you to everyone who made the night so special.

Rising Star Award 2024

Naomi Spaven Coleg Cambria