
2024 Award Winners
Agritourism Award
Sponsored by the South Australian Tourism Commission
This award recognises a business that has demonstrated excellence in connecting people to their product or produce through a direct ‘on farm’ experience.
Watervale Hotel – Regenerate Watervale
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)
Beerenberg Family Farm
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
Business Improvement Award
Sponsored by Visy
This award recognises a business that has demonstrated measurable improvement with established systems in place to continue to develop and grow in the future.
Mike’s Beef Jerky
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)
Fleurieu Milk Company
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
EatDrink Local SA Award
Sponsored by MBL
This award recognises South Australian foodservice businesses that support and serve local food and beverages on their menu.
PARC Bar & Brasserie (Metro)
Watervale Hotel (Regional)
Education and Training Award
Sponsored by The University of Adelaide
This award recognises a business that has demonstrated commitment to developing its people and improving overall performance through its programs and culture of learning and ongoing growth.
Gofalafull
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)
Harris Smokehouse
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
Emerging Business Award
Sponsored by La Casa Del Formaggio
This award recognises an emerging business that has been trading for a minimum of 1 year, but no longer than 3 years, and demonstrates potential for continued growth and development of its product(s) and markets.
Cultivate Food and Beverage
Export Award
Sponsored by the Department of State Development
This award recognises a business that has demonstrated innovation, planning and implementation excellence, leading to a breakthrough or successful ongoing exports into international and/or domestic markets.
Macro Group Australia
Industrial Foodservice Award
Sponsored by Mitani Group
This award recognises a business that has demonstrated excellence in collaborating with another food or beverage manufacturer to create an end product for that business which meets the needs of their consumers.
Tucker’s Natural
Innovation
Award
Sponsored by Food Processing Equipment
This award recognises a business that has demonstrated creativity and adaptability through the successful implementation of a business or food technology innovation, to add value and create a competitive market advantage.
Ashton Valley Fresh
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)
Fleurieu Milk Company
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
Mental Health & Wellbeing Award
Sponsored by Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation
This award recognises a business that has demonstrated commitment to supporting the welfare of its people through the implementation of workplace wellbeing initiatives and the promotion of a positive culture of health.
The Family Cook
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)
Yumbah Aquaculture
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
New Product Award
Sponsored by Foodland Supermarkets
This award recognises a business that has demonstrated excellence in developing, or enhancing, and launching a food or beverage product into the market between 31 January 2023 and 31 January 2024.
Little Tin Co
Smokey Pt Lincoln Mussels in Cape Jaffa Whisky
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)
Harris Smokehouse
Wild Sockeye Salmon Burgers
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
Primary Producer Award
Sponsored by Thomas Foods International
This award recognises a primary producer that has demonstrated excellence in the sustainable production of safe, high quality food and that has contributed towards the positive profile of the agribusiness industry.
The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co.
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)
Ceravolo Orchards
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
Sustainability and Waste Management
Award
Sponsored by Peats Soil & Garden Supplies
This award recognises a business that has demonstrated excellence in its effort to reduce their carbon footprint and integrate sustainability within its business model.
SPhiker
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)
MBL
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
Service Provider Award
Sponsored by Madderns
This award recognises a business that has contributed to development activity and industry growth through the manufacture or supply of products or services used in the food or beverage industry.
Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)
Cold Logic
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
Leader Award
Sponsored by Bickford's Group
This award recognises an individual within the South Australian food and beverage industry, who has a commitment to excellence and who inspires and influences others. They will demonstrate evidence of leadership, creativity and achievement, leading to a shared vision within their own business and across the industry.
George Ujvary, Olga’s Fine Foods
Next Generation Award
Sponsored by Macro Group Australia
This award recognises an up-and-coming individual within the South Australian food and beverage industry, who has a commitment to excellence and who has already demonstrated evidence of leadership, vision and initiative, as well as a strong understanding of the industry and its future needs.
Brandon Reynolds, The Yoghurt Shop
Consumer Choice Award
Sponsored by Foodland Supermarkets
Entry in the Consumer Award is open to South Australian food and beverage manufacturers and producers with the winner being nominated by public vote.
Haigh’s Chocolates
(Businesses with more than 15 FTEs)
Mike’s Beef Jerky
(Businesses with less than 15 FTEs)
Hall of Fame Award
Sponsored by San Remo
This award recognises an individual or business that has demonstrated ongoing high level success in their designated profession and has made a significant and sustainable contribution to South Australia's food and beverage industry.
This is an Industry Nominated Award.
Vili's Family Bakery
Food South Australia Judges Choice Award for Business Excellence
Judge’s Choice Award
Determined by the judges and awarded to an entrant from any category, who stands out across all stages of the assessment as exceptional and a benchmark for the food and beverage industry.
Fleurieu Milk Company