Porky Whites is proud to confirm that both Francesca Wyatt and Georgiana Madaras have received nominations for the Women in Food and Drink Awards 2026!
What Are the Women in Food and Drink Awards?
The Women in Food and Drink Awards celebrate the achievements of women across the UK and Ireland food and drink industry, recognising those who are drivingprogress, innovation and positive change at every stage of the supply chain. From manufacturing and retail to hospitality, sustainability and entrepreneurship, the awards shine a spotlight on the people shaping the future of the sector.
Porky Whites Food and Drink Award Nominations
PorkyWhites Technical Manager, Georgiana Madaras has been nominated in both the ProductDeveloper of the Year and Technical & Quality Leader categories. Responding to the news of here two nominations, Georgiana said,
“Being nominated is a real honour. I’m proud to champion the highest standards in foodsafety, compliance and quality, while developing products that balancetechnical excellence with consumer insight. Working with teams committed to continuous improvement, I’m passionate about turning ideas into success fullaunches that meet customer needs and support the future growth of our business.”
Porky Whites Managing Director, Francesca Wyatt has been nominated in both the Woman of the Year and Leadership in Food Manufacturing categories. Responding to the news of here twonominations, Frain said,
“This nomination is incredibly meaningful and reflects the collective effort behind modernising our manufacturing while protecting our craft. As a third-generation butcher, I’m proud to lead a business that invests in people, embraces innovation and creates opportunities for everyone to thrive, while helping toshape a more inclusive, progressive food industry rooted in heritage, purposeand resilience.”
What do the Women in Food and Drink Awards stand for?
Championing Diversity and Inclusion in Food and Drink
While the industry has made progress towards greater diversity, challenges such as the gender pay gap, limited career progression and under-representation ofwomen in leadership roles still exist. The Women in Food and Drink Awards aim to address these challenges by celebrating role models who have broken through barriers and by encouraging fair representation and leadership progression across the industry.
Recognising Excellence Across the Industry
With over 20 award categories, the programme recognises excellence acrossleadership, technical and quality roles, innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship and community impact. These categories reflect the breadth of talent within the sector and highlight the vital contributions women make to both established businesses and emerging enterprises.
Driving Positive Change Through Industry Recognition
More than an awards ceremony, the Women in Food and Drink Awards bring together manufacturers, retailers, suppliers and hospitality operators through ahigh-profile event that unites the sector. By amplifying women’s achievements and positioning gender diversity as a key driver of sustainable growth, innovation and social responsibility, the awards play an important role inshaping a more inclusive and resilient food and drink industry.
We’d like to thank all those that took the time to recognise the achievements of both Fran and Georgiana in the food manufacturing industry by nominating them. The shortlist for each award category will be announced on Tuesday 17 March, with the winners revealed on the evening of Wednesday 6 May at Hilton Bankside, London.
