Have you got an exceptional colleague who has recently started their role in the food and drink industry?
We're looking for the bright sparks of the food and drink industry with this award category.
Open to entrants within their first five years in the industry at any academic and training level, the Rising Star category is for the people with the potential to go far.
Nominations can be made by line managers or HR managers.
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Previous winners
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Rising Star Award 2024
Joining the HR team in 2022, Ashleigh has continually demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership qualities which has allowed her to thrive and exceed expectations.
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Rising Star Award 2024
Mix of total happiness: MOTH. Leading MOTHs grocery channel and building a high performing team to support him, 26-year-old Ethan Hogan has taken on the world of cocktails and in under two years has helped drive MOTHs leadership position as the UK’s number one premium RTD.
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Rising Star 2023
An outstanding talent in the business, Malcolm Biggar was appointed to the role of Project Manager at apetito in 2022, having originally joined the company on their graduate scheme.
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Rising Star 2022 - Declan Henderson, apetito
In the last year, Declan has driven innovation within category development to launch new trailblazing ranges, which have delivered growth and market leadership back to our business.