- 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
PAPA Industry Award
Previously known as the Overall Operator Of The Year Award, this award recognises major contribution to the industry.
The previous winners are:
The PAPA Industry Awards 2024 - Highlights and Reactions