Achievers Awards 2026 – Dinner Bookings Now Open!
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence across Scotland’s wholesale sector at the Achievers Awards 2026 on Thursday 19th February 2026 at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange.
This prestigious event honours the achievements of wholesalers, suppliers, and individuals who are driving progress, championing best practice, and making a real impact in our industry.
Secure your place now for a night of celebration, networking, and inspiration – complete with exceptional food, great company, and the announcement of this year’s achievers.
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Achievers 2026 People Awards Shortlist Announced
With the much-lauded Achievers Awards 2026 on the horizon, we're proud to unveil the shortlists for the five categories that shine a spotlight on the people who work tirelessly to make their companies – and the wider wholesale industry – successful and innovative.
The five categories – Rising Star, Employee of the Year, Wholesale Local Food Champion, Supplier Sales Executive of the Year, and Driver of the Year – recognise and celebrate the efforts of individuals who bring passion, knowledge, ideas and personality to their role, making a major contribution to the growth and success of their business.
In the Rising Star category, sponsored by KP Snacks, the shortlisted individuals are:
Ewan Harvie, Brakes Scotland
Jordan McLay, United Wholesale Scotland
Katy Mullen, Bidfood Scotland
Sponsored by Pernod Ricard, Employee of Year candidates are:
Joanne Horne, Bidfood Edinburgh
Matthew Wardropper, JB Foods
Jason Butler, United Wholesale Scotland
Sponsored by TWC and Scotland Food & Drink, those shortlisted for Wholesale Local Food Champion are:
Ewan Harvie, Brakes Scotland
Katy Mullen, Bidfood Scotland
Matt Farmer, Brakes Scotland
In the Supplier Sales Executive of the Year category, sponsored by Unitas Wholesale, the finalists are:
Isabelle Stedman, Budweiser Brewing Group
Mark Carlton, AG Barr
Kirsten Blockley, Mackie’s Ice Cream
Sponsored by Volvo Trucks, Driver of the Year shortlisted nominees are:
Alec Cartoon, Brakes Scotland
Andrew Nelson, Booker Ayr
Wendy Blain, CJ Lang & Son
Rising Star of Wholesale 2026
The Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards recognise and reward the industry’s greatest innovations, wholesalers, and people. The Rising Star of Wholesale 2026 individual award celebrates the dedication and success of young professionals (26 years old and under) working in the Scottish wholesale industry.
Are you or do you know a Rising Star of Wholesale?
Get in touch: awards@scottishwholesale.co.uk
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Hear from previous winners
Want to know what it’s like to be named a Rising Star?
Watch our video to hear directly from past recipients about the impact this award has had on their careers and confidence.
