Irish Food or Drink Podcast, judged by Nigel Barden,
sponsored by Sharon Noonan
Winner: Spice Bags Podcast
Cookery Writing Award, judged by Ed Smith
sponsored by Ardkeen Grocery
Winner: Beth O’Brien, Irish Times
Writing on Irish Food Producers,
judged by Charlotte Pike sponsored by Certified Irish Angus
Winner: Marie Claire Digby, Irish Times
Investigative Writing
judged by Dan Saladino
sponsored by Drummond House Garlic
Winners Maria Delaney, Geela Garcia and Louise Lawless of
Writing on Seafood Award
Sponsored by Glenmar Shellfish
Winner Janine Kennedy, Irish Country Living
Emerging Voice in Irish Food Writing
judged by Charlotte Pike
Sponsored by Clayton Hotels
Winner: Shamin deBrun, Char Food Guide
Irish Food Magazine/Supplement Award,
judged by Mina Holland,
sponsored by Invest Northern Ireland
Winner: Irish Times Magazine
Food Photography (professional category)
Judged by Joann Pai, sponsored by Odaois Foods
Winner: Ruth Calder-Potts
Food Photography (amateur category)
Judged by Joann Pai, sponsored by Odaois Foods
Winner: Sapana Behl
Irish Food Blog Award,
judged by Robb Walsh, sponsored by Pestle+Mortar sauces
Winner: “Botanical Cuisine Digest”
Technical University Dublin
Restaurant Feature Writing
Judged by Felicity Cloake
Sponsored by Safco Fine Foods
Winner: Marie Claire Digby, Irish Times
Writing on Sustainability in Irish Food Award
judged by Catherine Mack
Winner: Caroline Hennessy, The Examiner
Cookbook of The Year Award.
Judged by Colman Andrews
Sponsored by Gather&Gather
Winner: “Paradiso: recipes and reflections” by Dennis Cotter
Wine Writing Award
Judged by Fiona Beckett
Sponsored by Whelehans Wines
Winner: Mick O’Connell, Food and Wine Magazine
Spirits Writing Award, judged by Rachel McCormack,
sponsored by Powerscourt Distillery.
Winner: Janine Kennedy, Irish Country Living
Beer Writing Award
judged by Richard Croasdale,
sponsored by Franciscan Well
Winner: Gary Law, Belfast Telegraph
Culinary Student Award
Judged by Jess Murphy and Gareth Mullins
Sponsored by Kerrygold
Winner: Gavin McDonagh, Technical University Dublin
Food Writing Award, judged by Deborah Reid,
sponsored by Bord Bia
Winner: Aoife Carrigy, Irish Independent
Writing on International Cuisines.
Judged by Anjula Devi,
sponsored by Ruchii Blackrock
Winner: Vritti Bansal, Irish Times
Irish Food on Instagram/Tiktok Award.
Judged by Andy Clarke, sponsored by Coole Swan
Winner: Char Food Guide
Restaurant Critic Award
judged by Xanthe Clay and Tom Parker Bowles,
sponsored by Safco Fine Foods
Winner: Joe McNamee, Irish Examiner
Outstanding Achievement in Food Writing Award
Sponsored by James Whelan Butchers
Winner: John and Sally McKenna