Garbutt + Elliott launch third annual Yorkshire Food and Drink Business Awards – Entries Open

The Garbutt + Elliott 2020 Yorkshire Food + Drink Business Awards opened for entrants on 18 October.

The awards celebrate our very strong and passionate food and drink industry in Yorkshire. They highlight the county’s growing position within the national and international marketplace and play a significant role in recognising entrepreneurs and businesses from across Yorkshire who have been part of creating this great industry.

In total there are 15 categories, five of which are new for 2020. Tony Farmer, Partner at Garbutt + Elliott, said: “With the regional food and drink sector continuing to grow, we are more committed than ever to being part of the movement positioning Yorkshire businesses at the front of the game.”

Whilst fiercely competitive the regional food and drink sector is also, by nature, closely knit and supportive. The aim is to build new relationships to bring together large and small businesses to foster partnerships and share ideas.

Russell Turner, Managing Partner, Garbutt + Elliott, said: “Our awards are now firmly fixed in the regional food industry’s calendar. What sets them apart is their accessibility.

“Small businesses can enter the same categories as those who have a position in the international marketplace, and they have just as much a chance of winning. We’re proud to be celebrating 15 categories within the food and drink sector and have a diverse group of judges of exceptional calibre, who will be whittling down the shortlisted businesses.”

Categories are open for entry until 31 January. Since launching in October entries have been rolling in thick and fast with nearly 30 businesses submitting their applications in the first few weeks; over one of the busiest times in the food and drink calendar.

Find out more and enter at www.garbutt-elliott.co.uk/food-awards or contact the G+E events team on awards@garbutt-elliott.co.uk or call 01904 464100.

Registration to attend the awards evening at York Racecourse on 23 April will be opening on 6 January, bookings can be made through the website at https://www.garbutt-elliott.co.uk/events/