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Young Bread Baker of the Year

The Competition is run annually by the New Zealand Association of Bakers. Entries are now closed for the 2023 Young Bread Baker of the Year Competition. We look forward to the Competition in November.

 

Young Bread Baker of the Year

2023 Young Bread Baker of the Year Competition.

The 2023 Young Bread Baker of the Year Competition started today (15th November) with each entrant presenting to the Judges. 

The Young Bread Baker of the Year competition is run annually by the New Zealand Association of Bakers and is open to bakers in New Zealand that have completed their qualification within the past 4 years.

Participants are tested on their practical baking skills as well as completing a written exam, and a researched presentation. The judges’ panel is made up of people from within the baking industry.

Along with gaining the title of Young Bread Baker of the Year, the winner will be presented with a research grant up to the value of $15,000 for research such as overseas travel to look at new technology, ingredients, process or trends in products.

Click here to read more about the competition.

The winner may also be asked to represent New Zealand at the LA Judge Award competition.

Click here to read more about the 2022 Young Bread Baker of the Year Competition Winner

Click here to read more about the 2023 Entrants for the Young Bread Baker of the Year Competition

Click here to read more about the winner of the 2019 Young Bread Baker of the Year – Matthew McMahon from Nelson

Young Baker of the Year

Meet the Entrants for 2023

Introducing the entrants in the 2023 Young Bread Baker of the Year Competition. We wish them all the best for the Competition which runs on 15-16th November in Auckland.

Follow all the news from the Young Baker of the Year Competition on our Facebook page.

Young Baker of the Year
Competitions

LA Judge Award

“Supporting Skills Development in the Australasian Baking Industry”

Since 1967, Australasia’s most prestigious annual baking prize has recognised the best young baking apprentice in Australia and New Zealand. Each year, apprentice bakers compete for the honour of the LA Judge title. The Award recognises their baking ability and industry knowledge to identify future industry leaders.

The LA Judge Award is a three-day event that will next take place May 2022. Bakers who are just about to complete, or have just completed, their apprenticeship compete to win the prestigious award. Candidates are tested on practical baking skills, technical knowledge and presentation and communication skills.

For more information, visit the LA Judge Award official website

Young Bread Baker of the Year

Honours List

The Young Bread Baker of the Year competition began in 2007 and is open to all bakers in New Zealand that have completed their qualification within the past 2 years.The Honours Board you can read about past winners and also read what they are up to now.

Honours Board
Young Bread Baker of the Year

An update on past winners

We catch up with previous winners of the Young Bread Baker of the Year Award and find out how their win impacted their career choices. We also find out what they have been up to since taking part in the competition.

Previous Winners