Time to shine at the BFREPA Awards 2026

Published on : 17 Jul 2026

The BFREPA Awards are the UK's leading free range egg industry awards

Every year, the free range egg sector's brightest talent and best businesses get the recognition they deserve at the BFREPA Gala Dinner – and this year's ceremony promises to be one of the biggest yet, with comedian, actor and presenter Hugh Dennis taking the hosting reins.

The Gala Dinner takes place on Thursday 26 November 2026 at the Telford International Centre, bringing together producers, packers, suppliers and industry partners for what has become one of the sector's premier social and networking occasions. The evening is held in partnership with Noble Foods, and sponsored by Alltech, Newquip, Elanco and Innovad Group.

At the heart of the night are the BFREPA Awards – the UK's leading free range egg industry awards, judged and voted for by peers, and this year generously sponsored by Morspan Construction. Nominations are now open, and BFREPA is encouraging members across the industry to put themselves forward, or to champion a colleague, employer, supplier or business they believe deserves the spotlight.
The 2026 Award Categories

Producer of the Year – recognising excellence in production, welfare, sustainability and quality across small, medium and large producer categories.

Young Producer of the Year – for producers aged 35 and under demonstrating strong stockmanship and a commitment to the sector's future.

National Food Business of the Year – celebrating retailers, manufacturers and food businesses championing free range eggs at scale.

Local Food Business of the Year – honouring independent retailers, farm shops, cafés and local businesses supporting free range eggs in their communities.

Free Range Egg Product of the Year – for standout food products showcasing free range eggs' quality and versatility.

Marketing Initiative of the Year – for campaigns that have raised awareness and driven demand for free range eggs.

Innovation of the Year – rewarding new technologies, products or approaches delivering real benefits to producers, birds or the wider industry.

Environmental Sustainability Award – for outstanding commitment to reducing environmental impact across the sector.

Lifetime Achievement Award – a nomination-only honour for an individual whose career has left a lasting legacy on the industry.

Employee of the Year – a nomination-only award recognising the stockpeople, egg collectors, farm managers and others whose dedication keeps the sector running.

Most categories are open to self-entry or peer nomination, while the Lifetime Achievement and Employee of the Year awards are nomination-only. All entries and nominations are treated in confidence and assessed by a specially selected BFREPA judging panel, whose decision is final.

Why enter?
Whether it's a producer who's gone above and beyond on welfare and sustainability, a young talent setting the standard for the next generation, or a supplier whose innovation has quietly transformed day-to-day operations on farm – these awards exist to shine a light on the people and businesses driving the free range egg sector forward. Winning, or even being shortlisted, is a genuine mark of industry-wide recognition from peers who understand exactly what it takes.

How to enter and register
Full details of each award category, along with entry forms, are available at bfrepa.co.uk/awards.

Tickets for the Gala Dinner itself can be booked here.

Don't wait until the night to wish you'd put your name – or someone else's – forward. Get your entry in, and join us on 26 November in Telford for a celebration of everything the free range egg sector does best.