The Wednesday 26th August voting deadline for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards is fast approaching, with all sectors of the meat industry being encouraged to show support for nominated colleagues by voting for this year’s candidates.
The popular annual initiative celebrates women across the meat industry who are making an outstanding contribution to the industry and their businesses. It is the biggest and most important initiative of its kind, attracting many thousands of votes each year.
Organisers have reported exceptional levels of engagement as the voting deadline draws nearer, with industry colleagues and associates casting their vote to determine this year’s category winners.
The full shortlist of 2026 nominees can be found on the Women In Meat Industry Awards website.
Once the voting process has concluded, the 2026 finalists will be publicised on the website in the run-up to the awards ceremony, which will take place on Friday 20th November at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. VIP host and Olympic gold-medallist Sally Gunnell will reveal the overall winners at the 5-star black-tie dinner and awards ceremony.
The 2026 categories:
Meat Businesswoman Award - Independent Retailing
Meat Businesswoman Award - Multiple Retailing
Meat Businesswoman Award - Poultry
Meat Businesswoman Award - Foodservice (Catering Butcher)
Meat Businesswoman Award - Manufacturing/Processing
Meat Businesswoman Award - Craft Butchery
Meat Businesswoman Award - Trade Body
Meat Businesswoman Award - Livestock Procurement & Sustainability
Meat Businesswoman Award - Wholesaling
Meat Businesswoman Award - Industry Supplier
Meat Businesswoman Award - Training & Education
The Rising Star Award
Meat Businesswoman of the Year Award
Gwen Mostyn, editor of Meat Management magazine, which organises the awards, commented: “With this year’s voting deadline fast approaching, it’s vital that any interested individuals or businesses cast their votes. If you would like to highlight an individual on the Women In Meat Industry Awards shortlist, now is the time to do so!
“These awards are a joy to be a part of, and it is rewarding to see so much support for women in the sector. The message is: vote now to ensure your shortlisted nominee is named as one of the 2026 finalists!”
To vote free of charge, click here.
For more information including tickets, visit womeninmeatawards.com.
With thanks to the 2026 Women In Meat Industry Awards partners:
