July 8, 2026

FWD Wholesaler Star Awards

Three team members. Two prestigious awards. One incredibly proud moment.

Team Savona was honoured to attend the FWD Wholesale Star Awards 2026 at the iconic Houses of Parliament, joining businesses and industry leaders from across the UK to celebrate the exceptional people driving the future of wholesale.

Hosted by the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD), the annual awards recognise individuals and organisations making a real impact across the sector. With policymakers increasingly focused on tackling youth unemployment and closing the UK’s skills gap, this year’s event highlighted the importance of investing in people, nurturing talent and creating opportunities for the next generation.

For Savona, it was a day filled with pride, recognition and celebration.

Recognising Our Commitment to People

We’re incredibly proud to have received the Leadership Impact Award, recognising our ongoing commitment to developing, supporting and investing in our people.

This award reflects the culture we’ve worked hard to build at Savona, one where learning, growth and career progression are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that when people are allowed to develop, they thrive, and so does the business.

The award recognised two exceptional members of our leadership team:

  • Kelly Williams – Commercial Director
  • Gill Parks – Head of HR

Their dedication to creating opportunities, mentoring colleagues and fostering a culture where people can reach their full potential has played a significant role in shaping the success of Team Savona. Their leadership continues to inspire those around them, making this recognition richly deserved.

Celebrating a Rising Star

The celebrations didn’t stop there.

We were absolutely delighted to see Cathryn Peake, Key Account Specialist, receive one of the coveted FWD Rising Star Awards.

The Rising Star category celebrates talented young professionals who are already making a significant contribution to the wholesale industry and are helping shape its future.

Cathryn’s passion, commitment and professionalism have made a lasting impression both within Savona and across our industry. Her dedication to delivering outstanding service, building strong customer relationships and embracing every opportunity for growth makes her a truly deserving recipient of this prestigious award.

 

A Celebration of Talent Across the Industry

The FWD Wholesale Star Awards bring together businesses from across the wholesale and foodservice sectors to celebrate excellence at every level.

This year’s winners represented organisations from throughout the industry, recognising achievements in leadership, commercial excellence and emerging talent.

The event served as a reminder that our industry’s greatest strength is its people. By recognising those who go above and beyond every day, the awards help inspire the next generation of leaders and reinforce the importance of investing in skills, training and professional development.

Looking Ahead

Receiving these awards is an incredible honour, but more importantly, they reinforce what matters most to us.

At Savona, we’re committed to creating an environment where people can learn, grow and build rewarding careers. Whether through leadership development, mentoring, training or supporting emerging talent, we believe our people are the foundation of everything we achieve.

To have that commitment recognised by FWD on such a prestigious stage is something we’re immensely proud of.

Congratulations once again to Kelly Williams, Gill Parks and Cathryn Peake on your outstanding achievements. Your hard work, passion and dedicated support to inspire everyone across Team Savona.

Finally, we’d like to thank FWD for hosting another fantastic Wholesale Star Awards and for continuing to champion the talented individuals who are shaping the future of our industry.

We look forward to building on this success and continuing to invest in the people who make Savona what it is.

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