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Innovation Award

Sponsored by SFD

Making innovation happen is one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today. Have you been involved in a truly innovative food and drink project, or offered a service in support of the local food and drink economy that is distinctly different? Do you have an innovative marketing-led approach to your business? Have you developed a new process in your business that has led to productivity improvements? This award is offered to those who can demonstrate they have driven either their own business, or those of the Highlands and Islands food and drink sector, forward by being truly creative. Open to products, services or initiatives launched since 1st January 2009.

What Judges will be looking for:

Unique or creative projects, services or processes which demonstrate market success or improved bottom line. The imaginative use of ingredients, packaging and design, application of new technologies, marketing strategies or customer service are all examples of eligible entries, as are innovative approaches to training provision, development of bespoke equipment, overcoming geographical or technical difficulties and business diversification.
The project, service or business development process will also be assessed for use of local produce, meeting market need, contribution towards overall business development, impact on Highlands and Islands food and drink economy, proof of initial market success, ongoing project, service or business potential and overall identity in relation to innovation (packaging, placement, marketing materials etc as relevant).

Documentation required:

  • Clearly state what your innovation is, the stages involved in developing it and how it has contributed to your / others business success.  If relevant, describe former process/product/service (one side of A4 maximum).
  • Evidence of innovation (e.g. Intellectual Property Rights, benefits to business, industry recognition etc) and market success that impacts positively on the local food economy (e.g. orders, accreditations, awards, effect on profitability etc). 3 pages of A4 maximum.
  • A maximum of 4 pages of A4 may be submitted as supporting documentation.