2025 WINNERS
NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The FSAA National Awards Of Excellence celebrate the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals who are shaping the future of the foodservice industry. Recognising excellence in service, innovation, and leadership, these awards honour those who continue to raise the bar and inspire the industry.
Held on September 9, 2025, at the Royal Randwick Racecourse, this prestigious event brought together the foodservice community for a night of celebration and recognition. With the charismatic Peter Wright as MC, the evening highlighted the remarkable contributions of the winners and finalists who drive the industry forward.
Discover this year’s award recipients and learn more about the businesses and individuals setting new standards in foodservice excellence.
2025 WINNERS NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE ANNOUNCED
LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP: SCHOLARSHIP & HALL OF FAME RECOGNITION
Hall of Fame
Inductee
FSAA proudly inducts Yezdi Daruwalla into the Hall of Fame at the 2025 Awards of Excellence. With a career spanning from chef to senior leadership, Yezdi is recognised for his innovation, people development, and lasting contribution to the foodservice industry.
Business Management Scholarship Winner
David March has been awarded the FSAA Business Management Scholarship at the 2025 National Awards of Excellence. Recognised for his leadership potential and commitment to innovation, David represents the next generation of foodservice leaders.
Marketing Scholarship Winner
Silvia Smarrelli has been awarded the FSAA Marketing Scholarship, supported by Foodservice Australia. Silvia is recognised as a marketing professional making a strong impact and shaping the future of foodservice.
Chairperson’s Honour Award
FSAA is proud to recognise Shaun Christie-David, founder and CEO of Plate It Forward, with the 2025 Chairperson’s Honour Award. Through his leadership, Plate It Forward has created jobs, reduced food waste, and delivered thousands of meals each week—showcasing the power of hospitality to drive social change.
AWARD WINNERS - METRO & REGIONAL
NSW METRO EWH KINGSGROVE
EWH Foodservices Kingsgrove has been recognised as the Foodservice Distributor of the Year – NSW Metro at the 2024 FSAA National Awards for Excellence. This award highlights their dedication to outstanding service and high standards within the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the team on this well-deserved achievement!
VICTORIA REGIONAL NATURES CARGO WENDOUREE
Natures Cargo Wendouree has been recognised as the Foodservice Distributor of the Year – Victoria Regional at the 2024 FSAA National Awards for Excellence. This award highlights their dedication to outstanding service and high standards within the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the Natures Cargo team on this well-deserved achievement!EWH Foodservices Kingsgrove has been recognised as the Foodservice Distributor of the Year – NSW Metro at the 2024 FSAA National Awards for Excellence. This award highlights their dedication to outstanding service and high standards within the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the team on this well-deserved achievement!
SOUTH AUSTRALIA GALIPO FOOD COMPANY
Galipo Food Company has been recognised as the Foodservice Distributor of the Year – South Australia Metro at the 2024 FSAA National Awards Of Excellence. This award highlights their dedication to exceptional service and high standards within the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the Galipo Food Company team on this well-deserved achievement!
WA REGIONAL SUPERIOR BUNBURY
Superior Bunbury has been recognised as the Foodservice Distributor of the Year – Western Australia Regional at the 2024 FSAA National Awards Of Excellence. This award highlights their dedication to exceptional service and maintaining high standards within the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the Superior Bunbury team on this well-deserved achievement!
NSW/ACT REGIONAL THE PROVEDORES
The Providores has been recognised as the Foodservice Distributor of the Year – NSW Regional & ACT at the 2024 FSAA National Awards for Excellence. This award highlights their dedication to exceptional service and high standards within the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the team on this well-deserved achievement!
QLD METRO MOCO FOOD SERVICES
Moco Food Services has been recognised as the Foodservice Distributor of the Year – Queensland Metro at the 2024 FSAA National Awards for Excellence. This award highlights their dedication to outstanding service and high standards within the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the Moco Food Services team on this well-deserved achievement!
SA/NT REGIONAL ASIAN UNITED FOOD SERVICE
Asian United Food Services has been recognised as the Foodservice Distributor of the Year – SA & NT Regional at the 2024 FSAA National Awards for Excellence. This award celebrates their commitment to exceptional service and high standards within the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the Asian United Food Services team.
TASMANIA TASFRESH FOODSERVICE
Asian United Food Services has been recognised as the Foodservice Distributor of the Year – SA & NT Regional at the 2024 FSAA National Awards Of Excellence. This award celebrates their commitment to exceptional service and high standards within the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the Asian United Food Services team on this well-deserved achievement!
VICTORIA METRO BIDFOOS DANDENONG
Bidfood Dandenong has been recognised as the Foodservice Distributor of the Year – Victoria Metro at the 2024 FSAA National Awards for Excellence.
This award highlights their dedication to exceptional service and high standards within the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the team on this well-deserved achievement!
QLD REGIONAL MAX STOCKS FOOD SERVICE
Max Stocks Food Service has been recognised as the Foodservice Distributor of the Year – Queensland Regional at the 2024 FSAA National Awards for Excellence. This award acknowledges their commitment to exceptional service and high standards within the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the Max Stocks team.
WA METRO NEW WEST FOODS
New West Foods has been recognised as the Foodservice Distributor of the Year – Western Australia Metro at the 2024 FSAA National Awards Of Excellence. This award acknowledges their exceptional service and high standards within the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the New West Foods team on this well-deserved achievement!
NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS
NATIONAL FOODSERVICE DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR MOCO FOOD SERVICES
Moco Food Services has been honoured as the Foodservice Distributor of the Year – National at the 2024 FSAA National Awards Of Excellence. This prestigious award recognises their exceptional service, dedication to quality, and leadership in the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the Moco Food Services team on this outstanding achievement!
NATIONAL TABLE TOP AND PACKAGING SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR EVIROCHOICE
Envirochoice has been recognised as the Tabletop and Packaging Supplier of the Year – National at the 2024 FSAA National Awards Of Excellence. This award honours their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and exceptional service within the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the Envirochoice team on this well-deserved achievement!
NATIONAL FOODSERVICE SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR ANCHOR FOOD PROFESSIONALS
Anchor Food Professionals has been recognised as the Foodservice Supplier of the Year – National at the 2024 FSAA National Awards Of Excellence. This prestigious award highlights their commitment to excellence, quality, and leadership within the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the Anchor Food Professionals team.
NATIONAL COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR UNOX AUSTRALIA
UNOX Australia has been recognised as the Commercial Equipment Supplier of the Year – National at the 2024 FSAA National Awards Of Excellence. This award celebrates their innovation, reliability, and outstanding service within the foodservice equipment sector. Congratulations to the UNOX Australia team on this award.
NATIONAL BEVERAGE SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR NESTLE PROFESSIONAL
Nestlé Professional has been recognised as the Beverage Supplier of the Year – National at the 2024 FSAA National AwardsOf Excellence. This award celebrates their exceptional commitment to quality, innovation, and leadership within the beverage sector. Congratulations to the Nestlé Professional team.
INNOVATION OF THE YEAR
PATTIES FOOD GROUP
Patties Food Group has been awarded Innovation of the Year at the 2024 FSAA National Awards of Excellence. This recognition celebrates their forward-thinking approach and groundbreaking product, the Toppa, which has made a significant impact in the foodservice industry. Congratulations to the Patties Food Group team on this remarkable achievement!
