Celebrating the best of Scotland’s exceptional food and drink scene, The Excellence Awards shine a light on the incredible businesses that call this unique country their home.
For over two decades, the coveted Excellence Awards have brought together the finest Scottish producers with key decision makers and influencers across the industry. Underpinned by people, passion, and perseverance, it is an opportunity to toast to our industry’s fantastic achievements of the past year, whilst looking to the future and supporting the next wave of innovation and creativity.
Find out more about The Excellence Awards here.
With special thanks to our headline sponsor Asda, who have supported The Excellence Awards for over a decade.
What's New for 2025
Tasted Categories
A winner for both small and large business will be awarded for each of the tasted categories. Small businesses equate to a turnover of less than 1m, and large businesses equate to a turnover of more than 1m. Scotland Food & Drink reserve the right not to award a small or large winner in a tasted category if sufficient entries are not met.
- Bakery Product of the Year
- Beer & Cider Product of the Year
- Savoury Accompaniments NEW FOR 2025
- Sweet Accompaniments NEW FOR 2025
- Dairy Product of the Year
- Fish and Seafood Product of the Year
- Meat Product of the Year
- Scotch Brand Product of the Year
- Distilling Product of the Year (Dark)
- Distilling Product of the Year (Light)
- Healthy or Free From Product of the Year NEW FOR 2025
- Artisan Product of the Year
Business Categories
- Best for Scottish (Independent)
- Best for Scottish (Multiple)
- Farm to Fork Producer of the Year
- Employer of the Year
- Young Talent Award
- Sustainability Award
- Food Tourism Business Award NEW FOR 2025
- Business Innovation Award NEW FOR 2025
- Organic Business of the Year NEW FOR 2025
- Food and Drink Campaign of the Year NEW FOR 2025