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Sourcing City Awards 2026: voting is now open

Victoria Cotter 1 min read November 12th, 2026

The industry's own awards are back. Suppliers vote for distributors, distributors vote for suppliers, and voting closes on Friday 27 November 2026.

Voting has opened for the Sourcing City Awards 2026. There is no judging panel and no entry form. The winners are decided entirely by the people who trade with them every day, which is exactly what makes these awards worth winning.

Every Sourcing City supplier and distributor contact receives a personal vote by email. You have three votes in each category, ranked first to third, so you can recognise more than one of the partners you rely on. Some of the 2025 results at the top were close, so every ranked vote counts.

Five categories

Distributors vote for Suppliers vote for

Major Wholesaler of the Year

Specialist Supplier of the Year

Distributor of the Year, over £3m turnover

Distributor of the Year, £1m to £3m

Distributor of the Year, under £1m

Specialists are suppliers focused on one key product group. Distributor of the Year is split by turnover, so every business competes against firms of a similar size.

The prize

Every category winner will be invited to a champions’ celebration at a Michelin-starred restaurant in London in 2027, and the trophies are generously sponsored by Crystal Galleries. The winners will be announced here in SC News once the votes are counted.

Trophies sponsored by Crystal Galleries

Voting closes Friday 27 November 2026

Look out for your personal voting email from Sourcing City. If it has not arrived, check your junk folder or call the team on 01252 224191.