When Opportunity Knocks…
Here’s why it’s worth saying ‘yes’ when the opportunity comes up.
Being an industry judge is one of the most rewarding professional experiences. So, if you’re invited, accept!
Give back to your industry
By sharing your skills, knowledge and experience, you help shape the future of your industry by shining a light on excellence, helping set benchmarks and inspiring others. From 1:1 conversations with entrants we know how much our feedback means to the entrepreneurs that enter their cherished products for judging - recognition for their endeavours and suggestions for improvement as well the opportunity to win an award.
Broaden your horizon
Get a front-row seat to innovation, emerging trends, fresh ideas and different approaches across the industry. Meet and greet the future movers and shakers.
Expand your network
Judging gives you the opportunity to connect with other industry experts and leaders, building and maintaining relationships founded on shared standards and experiences. We see learning from our fellow judges as a vital part of our continuing personal and professional development.
Hone your expertise
Evaluating products challenges your assumptions, keeps your thinking up to date, and strengthens your decision-making about what constitutes excellence in your field.
Boost your professional reputation
Being selected as a judge signals credibility, experience and trust among your peers. It recognises your commitment to the industry and those involved in it, both established and new.
As the photos in our montage show, we were delighted to return to judge this year’s Farm Shop and Deli Awards with panels at Fortnum & Mason, Teals and William Reed HQ. Now we’re right in the middle of taking part in the Great Taste Awards at the Guild of Fine Food and we also look forward to volunteering for Taste of the West Hospitality & Retail Awards and The Grocer New Product & Packaging Award later this year.
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