Entries Now Open for the IoM & Worshipful Company of Butchers Awards

Entries Now Open for the IoM & Worshipful Company of Butchers Awards

It is time to celebrate the rising stars and training champions driving excellence across the meat industry. Nominations are officially now open for the prestigious Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers Annual Awards and Prize-giving Luncheon, which takes place on 25 February 2027 at the ancestral home of butchers – Butchers Hall in London.

Tailored Categories for the Entire Trade

Featuring 12 unique award categories, including categories for employers and training providers, there is a place for your apprentices or your teams to shine. The awards welcome entries from across every section of the industry, including:

Known as one of the standout dates in the meat industry calendar, the awards offer an inspiring atmosphere and invaluable networking opportunities for employers, training providers, and apprentices alike. Not only will winning apprentices walk away with industry-wide recognition, but also a £250 prize and 12 months honorary membership of the Institute of Meat.

Guests will be welcomed by Institute of Meat CEO, Dave Smith, and newly invested Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers, Peter Allen.

Act Now – Entry Deadline: 31 December

To ensure your apprentice or organisation gets the recognition they deserve, make sure your submission is completed before entries close on 31 December.

Thinking of nominating?

Contact shorne@instituteofmeat.org for details of categories and how to enter.  

Entry information: nominations criteria and nomination form.