Book place at 2026 Achievers awards and join after-party

As the judging process for the 2026 Achievers awards nears completion, the Scottish Wholesale Association is encouraging wholesalers and suppliers to secure their places for the awards dinner in Edinburgh on Thursday 19 February.

New for 2026 will be an Achievers after-party where guests can expect dancing, drinks and a few surprises until 2am.

Now in its 23rd year, Achievers celebrates the wholesale industry across Scotland and rewards outstanding performance as well as the key part it plays in the food and drink supply chain, local economies and wider Scottish economy.

In addition to highlighting best practice and innovation, Achievers exists to recognise the efforts of the dedicated people who work across the wholesale sector in various roles.

Returning to the Corn Exchange, the Achievers awards attract over 500 people from across the wholesale industry and its supply chain each year.

With 14 wholesale category awards and five supplier awards up for grabs, it’s a great opportunity for wholesalers to gain recognition for their innovation and customer service, raise their profile, and celebrate the achievements of the last year.

SWA chief executive Colin Smith said: “We’re very much looking forward to welcoming wholesalers, suppliers and guests to Achievers 2026 when, for the first time, we will hold an exclusive after-party to keep the celebrations going.

“It’s so important that we celebrate not just the ever-evolving innovation within our industry but also the outstanding people who deliver and service Scotland’s 5,200 convenience stores and 30,000 tourism, hospitality and leisure outlets – not forgetting schools, prisons and hospitals.

“We hope everyone will join us at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh next February to celebrate our industry and shine a very bright spotlight on an industry and its people who don’t always get the recognition they deserve.”

Tables for the gala dinner and awards presentation can be booked via the SWA website or by contacting awards@scottishwholesale.co.uk