We have extended the deadline for entries to the 2025 Hive Awards until NEXT THURSDAY – 27 February.
Head to The Hive Awards website for entry information and the entry portal.
If you missed out in 2024, we urge you to enter again this year – we have brought in two new categories to reflect feedback from last year and the current business environment.
The Categories
There are 10 awards and entries close on 27 February. Click here for more information and to enter.
BEST INGREDIENT AWARD
This award recognises the best development and/or application of an ingredient for use in a food or beverage product.
BEST PROCESSING AWARD
This award recognises the best project displaying a product or process innovation and/or application.
BEST PACKAGING AWARD
This award recognises the best innovation and/or application of packaging for food and/or beverage products.
BEST TECHNOLOGY AWARD *NEW*
This award is open to individuals, teams, or companies that have developed or implemented innovative technologies, equipment, or systems that set new benchmarks for excellence in food and beverage manufacturing.
LOCAL MANUFACTURING
This award recognises excellence in the production and manufacturing of Australian food and beverage products.
EXCELLENCE IN VALUE INNOVATION *NEW*
Recognising companies that have responded to current economic and cultural conditions with innovative value-driven solutions that successfully balance customer needs, profitability, and business relationships, to create impactful, sustainable, and commercially viable outcomes.
OUTSTANDING BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD *NEW*
Recognising a business that encapsulates organisational excellence, emphasising leadership, innovation, sustainability, and quantifiable performance metrics.
RISING STAR
This award recognises a startup that is less than three years old and has disrupted established markets.
GAMECHANGER
This category is for the company that embodies new ideas, innovations, and practices for the benefit of future food systems.
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THE GOLDEN HIVE
The Golden Hive recipient is selected by Food & Drink Business from the category winners.
Some tips on entering
- Look at how each section is weighted and complete that section accordingly.
- The judges are looking for quantifiable, concrete evidence that supports your entry, not a promotion of your product or company.
- Read the award categories carefully – if you’re unsure of which category to enter, please email us and we will provide some guidance.
Get buzzing folks, you now have seven days to get your entry in.
