The Awards

Thank you to all of those that have voted in this year’s awards.

You have been busy telling us who your favourites are over the past few months, now the votes for The Veggie Awards 2017 are in and the winners can be revealed!

We’re now in our eighth year of acknowledging the best and most exciting veggie products out there. So, please continue to read below to find out the winners and runners up of the categories that over 3,000 of you voted for, as well as the verdict from our celebrity judges.

The Finalists

Readers' Choice

  • BEST ONLINE RESOURCE

    Sponsored by Linda McCartney's

    WINNER:
    Vegetarian Society, vegsoc.org

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    BBC Good Food, bbcgoodfood.com
    The Vegan Society, vegansociety.com

  • BEST SUPERMARKET

    Sponsored by Mexicana

    WINNER:
    Waitrose

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Sainsbury’s
    Ocado

  • FAVOURITE VEGETARIAN PERSONALITY

    Sponsored by Organii

    WINNER:
    Joanna Lumley

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Ellen Degeneres
    Paul McCartney

  • READERS’ CHOICE

    Sponsored by The Primal Pantry

    WINNER:
    Holland & Barrett

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Linda McCartney Foods
    Riverford

  • BEST ETHICAL BEAUTY PRODUCT

    Sponsored by Beyond Skin

    WINNER:
    Lush Dream Cream

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Liz Earle Superskin Concentrate
    Tropic Skincare Tamanu Healing Balm

  • BEST ORGANISATION/CHARITY

    Sponsored by VBites

    WINNER:
    RSPCA

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    PETA
    Vegetarian Society

  • BEST ONLINE RETAILER

    Sponsored by Fry's

    WINNER:
    Ocado

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Holland & Barrett
    Happy Cow

  • BEST RESTAURANT CHAIN

    Sponsored by Applewood

    WINNER:
    Wagamama

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Zizzi
    Pizza Express

  • BEST VEGETARIAN BRAND

    Sponsored by Vegetarian Society

    WINNER:
    Quorn

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Linda Mccartney Foods
    Amy’s Kitchen

  • BEST VEGAN BRAND

    Sponsored by Koko Dairy Free

    WINNER:
    Quorn

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Alpro
    Fry’s

  • BEST VEGETARIAN CHEESE

    WINNER:
    Applewood

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Violife
    Vegusto

  • BEST VEGETARIAN SNACK

    WINNER:
    Nak’d Bar

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Mark & Spencers Veggie Percy Pigs
    Quorn Mini Savoury Eggs

  • ETHICAL FASHION LABEL

    Sponsored by Fair Squared

    WINNER:
    Fat Face

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    People Tree
    Stella McCartney

Celebrity Judges

  • BEST STORE CUPBOARD ESSENTIAL

    Judged by The Happy Pear; David and Stephen Flynn

    WINNER:
    Clearspring Organic Quinoa Trio

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Tigg’s Perfect Match Cool Basil & Pea
    Linwoods Milled Flax, Sunflower, Pumpkin & Sesame Seeds & Goji Berries

  • BEST KITCHEN GADGET

    Judged by Theo Randall

    WINNER:
    Lakeland 28cm Paprika Red Square Cast Iron Grill Pan

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Salter Nutri Vortex 1200
    Judge Electric Mini Chopper

  • 3 MUST-FOLLOW FOOD BLOGS

    …as chosen by you

    WINNER:
    Deliciously Ella

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Oh My Veggies, ohmyveggies.com
    Fat Gay Vegan, fatgayvegan.com

  • YOUR TOP THREE VEGETARIAN BOOKS

    …as chosen by you

    WINNER:
    River Cottage Veg Everyday by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Deliciously Ella Every Day By Ella Mills
    Thug Kitchen: Eat Like You Give A F**k

  • BEST FREE-FROM FOODS

    Judged by Áine Carlin

    WINNER:
    The Tofoo Co Smoked Organic Tofu

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Oatly Creamy Oat
    Ombar Coconut & Vanilla Raw Chocolate Centre

  • 3 MUST TRY VEGGIE WINES

    Judged by Grace Dent

    WINNER:
    Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Blanc 2015 Clos De L'oratoire 75cl

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Château Liot Sauternes 37.5cl
    Swartland Limited Release Viognier 2016 75cl

  • THE BEST VEGGIE BREWS

    Judged by John Robins

    WINNER:
    Skinners Lushington Sunshine Pale Ale 4.2%

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Eight Degrees – Citra IPA 5.7%
    Celia Dark Lager 5.7%

  • BEST COCONUT PRODUCT

    Judged by Niomi Smart

    WINNER:
    Odylique Natural Sugar Body Scrub

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Sukin Botanical Body Wash
    Tiana Raw Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

  • BEST SUPPLEMENT

    Judged by Allison Jacobs, deputy editor of Natural Health magazine

    WINNER:
    Terranova Life Drink

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Neal's Yard Superfood Organic Greens Blend
    Betteryou Dlux

  • BEST RECIPE BOX DELIVERY COMPANY

    Judged by Rose Elliot

    WINNER:
    Riverford Organic Farmers Vegetarian Recipe Box

    HIGHLY COMMENDED:
    Mindful Chef Vegetarian Recipe Box
    Hello Fresh Veggie Box

  • LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    Judged by the Vegetarian Society

    WINNER:
    Cranks

Editors' Choice

  • EAT

    Judged by acting editor, Holly Treacy

    WINNER:
    The Fry Family Food Co.

  • SELF

    Judged by acting deputy editor, Sophie Rae

    WINNER:
    Benecos

  • LIVING

    Judged by editorial assistant, Yasmin Godfrey

    WINNER:
    Thought Clothing

Most Innovative Brand

  • EAT

    WINNER:
    VBites

  • SELF

    WINNER:
    Living Naturally

  • LIVING

    WINNER:
    Mayamiko

The Sponsers

  • Beyond Skin sponsors of Best Beauty Product
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  • Applewood sponsors of Best Restaurant Chain for Vegetarians
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  • Fair Squared sponsors of Best Ethical Fashion Label
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  • Fry's sponsors of Best Online Retailer for Vegetarians
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  • Koko Dairy Free sponsors of Best Vegan Brand
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  • Linda McCartney's sponsors of Best Vegetarian Online Resource
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  • Mexicana sponsors of Best Supermarket for Vegetarian Food Products
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  • Organii sponsors of Favourite Vegetarian Personality
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  • Plamil sponsors of Best Food Blog
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  • The Primal Pantry sponsors of Reader's Choice
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  • Vbites sponsors of Best Organisation/Charity
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  • The Vegetarian Society sponsors of Best Vegetarian Brand
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A selection of Denby tableware

We’ve teamed up with iconic British pottery brand Denby to give away over £500 worth of pieces from the Natural Canvas, Cast Iron and Oven To Tableware ranges. Denby’s latest range, Natural Canvas, is a contemporary collection inspired by the brands rich heritage and passion for quality craftsmanship, with unique and durable pieces.
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A juice cleanse retreat for two

Wellness retreats are ideal if you want to improve your general health, revitalise your diet, lose some weight or give yourself the time and space to recover after illness. We’ve teamed up with Lifehouse to give away a Juice Cleanse Retreat for two. The retreat includes full board accommodation and consultations and treatments that are specifically tailored to support your wellness goals.
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One of 20 pairs of tickets to Veggieworld

The veg nerds at VeggieWorld are giving away 30 pairs of tickets to the show at Kensington Town Hall, London. Featuring 70 vegan stalls selling a wide range of food, make-up, beauty products and fashion, the food court will offer an exciting choice of vegan caterers, plus talks on vegan nutrition and cookery demos from leading chefs.
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A year’s supply of Brave Botanicals shampoo and conditioner

We’ve teamed up with ethical beauty brand Faith in Nature to give away a year’s supply of Brave Botanicals shampoo and conditioners for four Veggie readers. The winners will receive shampoo and conditioner every month for 12 months.
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A day at the ultimate vegetarian cooking class for two

The Cookery School at Little Portland Street are giving away a day at the Ultimate Vegetarian Cooking Class for two with a goody bag, worth £75, each. The class includes an array of wonderful dishes from mushroom pate to soft and grilled polenta.
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One of 10 £25 vouchers to spend at Leon

To celebrate the launch of their new Fast & Free range, you can win one of 10 £25 vouchers to spend at LEON. Their new additions to the menu include ruby berry porridge made with cashew milk, sweet potato and okra stew and a kale and peanut salad. Their classic LEON Power Smoothie is now being made with a berry compote of ‘wonky fruit’, making use of excess produce and helping to combat food waste.
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One of three Magimix Le Blenders

Whiz up soups, smoothies and shakes in seconds with Magimix’s Le Blender. The exclusive BlenderMix technology guarantees a finer blend and a more professional finish. With a large capacity and temperature-resistant jug, it’s ideal for speedy soups or crushing ice into refreshing juices – best of all we’re giving away three of them!
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One of five superfood souping plans

Five Veggie readers will win a five-day Superfood Souping delivery plan from MyFood. Each soup is homemade from scratch on the MyFood premises in Dorset and all you will need to do is warm it up and enjoy, knowing you will be absorbing all the nutrients and calories you need. MyFood’s Souping menu includes a host of superfoods, each chosen for their nutrient density and fibre content, meaning the soups keep you fuller for longer.
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One of seven bundles of grill pans and gratin dishes

Combining the inherent benefits of cast iron with honey-toned maple wood, the Judge Sizzle & Serve collection is the ultimate oven-to-table solution. We’ve teamed up with Judge to give away seven bundles of gratin dishes and grill pans to suffice all of your vegetarian cookery needs. Cast iron cookware offers a chemical-free alternative to non-stick, it requires less oil and won’t detriment the flavour of your food.
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A year’s supply of Ombar’s

Ombar is a Cambridge-based manufacturer of 100% organic, raw chocolate bars and buttons. Made with all-natural ingredients, Ombar only uses raw cacao and unrefined coconut sugar. They use coconut in place of dairy to give an indulgent, rich and creamy taste. With 11 flavours to choose from, there’s something for everyone. And the lucky winner will get to try them all, receiving a selection of 200! made.uk.com
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£500 of Lakeland vouchers

Kitchenware specialists Lakeland are giving away £500 worth of vouchers to one lucky Veggie reader. From wholesome, nutritious soups to quick-cook stir-fries, Lakeland has all the gadgets you need to help you get more goodness into your diet.
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One of five £50 vouchers to spend at Beaumont Organic

Ethical ladieswear brand Beaumont Organic are inspired by making changes and paving a way with a more sustainable future for fashion. They do this by asking questions, reducing wastage, using off-cuts where they can and keeping consumption low. We’ve teamed up with the fashionistas at Beaumont Organic to give away five £50 vouchers to spend on their new collection which combines signature styling with contemporary classics, teaming contrasting fabrics and unique silhouettes with luxury organic, Fairtrade and eco fabrics to create a renowned style.
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A ticket to the UK’s largest yoga festival

We’ve teamed up with Yoga Connects to give away two gold tickets to celebrate their third consecutive year running. These tickets will entitle you to camping for three nights (June 30th - July 2nd), parking and use of all the facilities including yoga, music, meditations, gong baths, kids programmes and experiences. Voted one of the world’s top 20 yoga festivals (according to the Cody App) Yoga Connects will take place from the 30th June - 2nd July amidst the stunning grounds of Stanford Hall Estate (a short train journey from London).
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One of three Salter Nutripro 1200

The Salter Nutri Pro 1200 is a sleek and stylish blender that creates delicious juices and smoothies in next to no time and three lucky Veggie readers will be in with the chance of winning one. The 1200W motor makes it one of the most powerful blenders on the market and the multipurpose blade design enables maximum vitamin and nutrient release, perfect for a healthier lifestyle on the go.
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