2022 BEST in Baking Awards to Honor Bakers & Suppliers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The application process for the 2022 BEST in Baking industry awards program is now open. Presented by the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), in partnership with Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery (SF&WB), this esteemed program recognizes bakers and suppliers making an impact. Expanded industry award categories include sustainability, automation/robotics and more.

As critical initiatives within the global baking industry have evolved, so have this year’s award categories. In 2022, IBIE and SF&WB will honor forward-thinking companies in the areas of sustainability, workforce development, sanitation, and product innovation, as well as two new award categories: plant efficiency and automation & robotics.

“In addition to providing an opportunity for the international baking community to celebrate change-makers, the BEST in Baking awards showcase category excellence and elevate leadership in industry-defining topics,” said Dennis Gunnel, IBIE Chair. “If your organization has made notable achievements in the last three years, we invite you to apply now. Remarkable companies will not only be acknowledged during the triennial trade show for outstanding work, but set themselves apart from competitors year-round.”

As the most comprehensive baking event in the Western Hemisphere, IBIE offers companies invaluable exposure to professionals from every facet of the industry, both at the expo and through revered media outlets. The coveted BEST in Baking award designation brings with it a bevy of benefits, including pre-show promotional mentions in the SF&WB IBIE issue, the IBIE website, social media, press releases and videos. On the show floor, winners will be featured in the official presentation ceremony where each company has the opportunity to convey these achievements to attendees during their acceptance speech.

Interested parties are encouraged to apply no later than April 30, 2022. Complete category information, qualifications and application forms are available online.

ABOUT IBIE

The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), is recognized worldwide as the grain-based food industry’s largest, most comprehensive trade event in the Western Hemisphere. A “working show” where millions of dollars of business is conducted daily, IBIE brings the entire professional baking community together, offering the complete range of equipment, supply, and ingredient solutions and showcasing the newest baking technology—all under one roof. IBIE is owned by the American Bakers Association (ABA) and the Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA), with support from the Retail Bakers of America (RBA). All proceeds from this non-profit event are invested back into the industry. The triennial event will be held in Las Vegas, Sept. 18-21, 2022, with a full day of education on Sept. 17.