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.
Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow
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.
What's New for 2026
Tasted Categories
Tasted entries are open to Scottish food and drink businesses that are registered in Scotland and produce or manufacture food or drink. Products may be new to market or well established but must have been in market since before June 2025.
- Artisan Product of the Year
- Bakery Product of the Year
- Beer & Cider Product of the Year
- Dairy Product of the Year
- Distilling Product of the Year (Dark Spirits)
- Distilling Product of the Year (White Spirits)
- Fish & Seafood Product of the Year
- Healthy or Free From Product of the Year
- Meat Product of the Year
- Scotch Brand Product of the Year
- Grocery Product of the Year
Business Categories
Business entries are open to any business or individual operating within the food and drink supply chain in Scotland (manufacturer, producer, foodservice, retail or hospitality).
- Best for Scottish (Independent Business of the Year)
- Best for Scottish (Multiple Business of the Year)
- Employer of the Year
- Young Talent of the Year
- Sustainable Business of the Year
- Food Tourism Business of the Year
- Business Innovation of the Year
- Organic Business of the Year
- Food & Drink Campaign of the Year
- Growth Business of the Year