State Contribution Award

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Celebrating Commitment, Investment and Industry Leadership

The State Contribution Award category recognises an interstate or international food or beverage manufacturing organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to South Australia's food and beverage manufacturing industry and the broader state economy.

Open to interstate and international food and beverage manufacturing organisations operating a significant manufacturing facility in South Australia, this award celebrates businesses that invest in local manufacturing, create employment opportunities, drive innovation, strengthen communities and demonstrate a long-term commitment to the state's future.

Judges assess each entry across five key areas: industry and economic contribution, employment and workforce development, contribution to the social fabric of South Australia, environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, and future commitment to the state.

In 2025, Ingham's was recognised as the inaugural winner of the State Contribution Award, with Arnott's and M&J Chickens named as finalists, highlighting the significant impact interstate and international manufacturers continue to have on South Australia's food and beverage industry.

Entries will be accepted until Friday 7 August at 5.00pm (ACST).

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FAQs

  • For more than two decades, the South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards have celebrated the people, products and businesses shaping one of the state's most important manufacturing industries. Widely regarded as the industry's highest honour, the Awards recognise excellence across a broad range of categories, showcasing innovation, business leadership, sustainability, export success, workforce development and product excellence.

    Proudly managed by Food South Australia, with the support of the Government of South Australia, the Awards provide a platform to celebrate achievements, raise business profiles and acknowledge the significant contribution the food and beverage sector makes to the state's economy.

    The introduction of the State Contribution Award further recognises the vital role interstate and international organisations play in strengthening South Australia's food and beverage manufacturing industry through investment, innovation, employment and long-term commitment to the state.

  • Entry is open to large interstate and international food and beverage manufacturing organisations that operate a significant facility in South Australia.

  • Food South Australia (Food SA) is the state’s peak body for the food and beverage manufacturing industry and is proud to manage the annual South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards.

    Should you have any questions or need any assistance with submitting your entry, please contact Food SA on (08) 8303 9435 or email: contact@safoodbevawards.com.au

  • All South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Award finalists will be announced publicly on Tuesday 6 October.

    If you have submitted and entry and have been announced as a finalist, the nominated contact will be notified.

  • All award category winners, including the State Contribution Award, will be announced at the South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards Gala Dinner on Friday 13 November at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

    Gala Dinner Tickets will be available to purchase in September 2026.