2009 National Organic Awards

News | 05 Aug 2009

The Bord Bia 2009 National Organic Awards have just been announced.  The closing date for submission of application forms is Friday August 21st 2009 so time is of the essence! ...... read on!

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Now in their 3rd year, the National Organic Awards are recognised as an important feature of the organic food and drink industry.  Established by the National Organic Plan under the auspices of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food and Bord Bia, judging for the National Organic Awards will take place on Friday September 4th 2009 in the Bord Bia Food Centre. All entries will be judged by a panel of experts.  Award winners will then be announced and presented at an awards lunch on Thursday September 10th 2009.  Winners will be invited and expected to attend.

As an objective of these awards is to recognise Irish manufacturers of organic food and drink, the following criteria will strictly apply:

*  Product must be manufactured in the Republic of Ireland i.e. repackaged product is not eligible.

*  Raw material (e.g. all meat and fish) MUST be sourced in Ireland.

*  The product must be produced on a commercial level and available to purchase at the date of entry.

*  Product must be registered as organic under EU Regulation 834/2007 with certification from a recognised accreditation body such as the Organic Trust Ltd.

All entry forms must be forwarded to the following address by Friday August 21st 2009.  The official entry form must be completed and returned by post, fax or email to:

Mary Morrissey,
National Organic Awards
Bord Bia
Clanwilliam Court
Lower Mount Street
Dublin 2.

Tel: 01 614 2208
Fax: 01 676 3471.
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Delivery of product for judging:

Two sample products and packaging must be delivered marked National Organic Awards to the Bord Bia offices on Wednesday September 2nd 2009 no later than 5 pm.  Please label each package clearly with storage instructions either ambient, chilled or frozen so that products can be stored appropriately.

The organisers cannot accept any responsibilitiy for samples lost or undelivered.  Failure to supply the samples between the times and on the dates requested will mean that your entry cannot be judged.

Delivery address for samples:

National Organic Awards
Bord Bia
Clanwilliam Court
Lower Mount Street
Dublin 2.

Full formal details including entry forms are available from:

http://www.bordbia.ie/aboutfood/organicfood/pages/nationalorganicawards2009.aspx

Remember Organic Trust members, this is YOUR opportunity to showcase some of your wonderful products and to be in with a chance to win one of these very prestigious awards - PLEASE ENTER NOW!!