Previously known as the Overall Operator Of The Year Award, this award recognises major contribution to the industry.
The previous winners are:
- 2020 Maurice Abboudi
- 2019 Ian Neill
- 2018 Peter Boizot - PizzaExpress
- 2017 Carnevale
- 2016 Richard Harrow - Freiberger
- 2015 John Lucas - Managing Director of Stateside Foods
- 2014 Ian Ritchie - Dawn Farm Foods
- 2013 Jamie Oliver
- 2012 Simone Lavarini, Spaghetti House
- 2011 Alan Rogers, formerly Sales Director with Glanbia Cheese, now retired
- 2010 Ian Kent, Stateside Foods
- 2009 David Page, Clapham House Group
- 2008 Asda Deli Programme
- 2007 Pizza Hut UK
- 2006 Stephen Hemsley, Chief Executive, Domino’s Pizza
- 2005 Jim Winship, Director of the Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Association
- 2004 Virginia Lopalco, Pasta Reale
- 2003 Peter Gross, founder of The Gourmet Pizza Company