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2025 Alberta Food & Beverage Awards – Submissions are Open Now!

Submissions are now open for the 2025 Alberta Food & Beverage Awards! This competition recognizes the outstanding innovation and quality within Alberta’s food and beverage sector. We welcome products from both retail and food service, including all products—not just new ones.

Products will be judged by an independent panel of qualified individuals not associated with any submitting company. The decision of the judges is final and all winners will be announced at the Alberta Food & Beverage Awards, June 25th at the Deerfoot Inn, Calgary.

All products will be judged on the following criteria unless otherwise noted:

  • Quality of product in its prepared stage
  • Taste; Appearance
  • Packaging; Overall Appeal
  • Unique selling features

We’ll be recognizing outstanding food and beverage products from across the province with  categories ranging from meats, growers, prepared mealscondiments and sauces, and sweets & candy to local beer, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, and more.  More information, including a full category list is available at afpa.com/award-submissions.

*** Products MUST be listed on the Made in Alberta product catalogue in order to be eligible for the awards.  Not yet part of Made in Alberta? Get listed today! 👉www.madeinalberta.co/partner

Alberta Food & Beverage Awards Reception

Join us on June 25 at the Deerfoot Inn, Calgary, to celebrate the best of Alberta’s food and beverage industry!

Wednesday, June 25 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Deerfoot Inn & Casino

AFPA Member Price: $150
AFPA members also receive 25% off each additional ticket—a great opportunity to bring your team and celebrate!
Non-Member Price: $175

Your ticket includes: a Made in Alberta plated dinner, Cocktail Reception 
and an inspiring awards presentation celebrating Alberta’s top food and beverage products and industry leaders.

We wish you the best of luck and look forward to seeing you there!

AFPA Hotel Group Rate: June 24 & June 25

Take advantage of our exclusive AFPA group rate of $199 for rooms on June 24 and June 25 at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino.

To book your stay, call 403.236.7529 and use Group Code: 1252795.

Call for Nominations: AFPA Members can Submit Nominees for the Melody Pashko and Eric Haak Awards!

 

The Melody Pashko Award honours the continuing legacy of AFPA’s General Manager, who has dedicated nearly 4 decades to advancing the association and supporting its members. This award recognizes staff members who exemplify Melody’s tireless work ethic and commitment to industry advocacy.

Established in honour of AFPA’s long-serving Chairman, the Eric Haak Award is presented to an industry leader who demonstrates dedication, compassionate leadership, and a passion for the future of Alberta’s food and beverage sector.

Do you have an employee in mind?  Email meghan@afpa.com or visit afpa.com for more information

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