NutraIngredients Awards 2025 open for entries

Winning a NutraIngredients Award will help you stand out in a sea of beauty-from-within innovations
The NutraIngredients Awards are officially open for entries (NutraIngredients/William Reed)

The prestigious NutraIngredients Awards are officially open for entries, with 17 categories available this year celebrating excellence in the nutrition industry.

The awards will culminate in a grand celebration in Barcelona on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Winners will take home glittering trophies and join the ranks of industry leaders at this must-attend event.

Why enter the NutraIngredients Awards?

Participating in the NutraIngredients Awards is more than a bid for recognition—it’s a strategic move to amplify your brand, validate your success, and propel your business forward.

Whether you’ve developed an innovative product, led impactful research, or spearheaded a remarkable project, the awards offer an unparalleled opportunity to showcase innovation by shining a spotlight on your cutting-edge solutions, helping you stand out in a competitive market.

The awards also allow brands to build credibility, strengthening their position as an industry leader with a respected accolade.

Additionally, the enhanced visibility means brands can gain exposure to peers, stakeholders, and potential collaborators.

With an early bird discount available until Dec.13, now is the time to prepare your entry.

Nikki Hancocks, Editor of NutraIngredients-Europe, says that winning a prestigious NutraIngredients Award will set your company apart from the competition.

“Many companies inform us that being able to promote their finalist or winner status in their B2B and D2C communications, makes a massive difference when it comes to building the confidence of clients, partners, investors and consumers.”

Categories for entry

The Ingredient of the Year awards celebrate the best ingredients and innovations in key consumer categories, highlighting leaders in market segments and showcasing success and creativity.

Categories include Ingredient of the Year: Beauty from Within, Botanical, Healthy Aging, Microbiome Modulation (in association with Probiota), Mind and Mood, and Sports Nutrition.

Complementing this, the Product of the Year awards spotlight excellence in finished product innovation and market success across ingredient-specific categories.

These include Product of the Year: Beauty from Within, Botanical, Immune Support, Microbiome Modulation (in association with Probiota), and Sports Nutrition.

Beyond ingredients and products, the Specialty Awards celebrate broader contributions to the industry, offering recognition for impactful projects, initiatives, and individuals.

Specialty categories include the Editors' Award for Sustainability Initiative of the Year, Innovation in Women’s Health Award, Marketing Initiative of the Year, NutraChampion, Nutrition Research Project, and the Start-up Award.

How to Enter

The application process is straightforward and entirely online:

First, select the category or categories you’d like to enter.

Next, submit your entry by uploading your materials and supporting evidence for each category.

Finally, review the requirements: Specific guidelines can be downloaded for detailed information.

Submissions will be assessed on their ability to address multiple criteria such as consumer demand and how the solution targets common issues, and the quality of scientific evidence such as peer-reviewed data supporting any health or performance claims.

The judges are also look for evidence of market success and the proven commercial impact with sales data and engagement metrics.

To submit your entry, login or create an account on the NutraIngredients Awards portal. New users will receive an activation link via email, while existing users can log in with their credentials or reset their passwords if needed.

For assistance or technical support, contact NutraIngredients-Awards@wrbm.com.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate your achievements and gain industry-wide recognition. Enter today and mark your calendar for an unforgettable night in Barcelona on May 21, 2025!