British Apples & Pears Limited’s (BAPL) Best British Apple Launch Award 2026 is now open for retailer planning.
As last year, this award will celebrate the most impactful, creative, and effective campaigns or activations that support the start of the British apple and pear season (September–November).
Whether it’s a memorable TV advert, a standout in-store display, a sales-driving promotion, investment in sampling, engaging online storytelling, or a powerful multichannel campaign – we want to celebrate the very best examples of how retailers bring the new British season to life.
Who can enter?
✅ Entry is free
🛒 Open to all UK-based retailers – online, in-store, or both
📅 Campaign activity must relate specifically to the start of the British apple and pear season (September–November 2026)
Key dates
- Entries open: Mid-December 2026
- Deadline for entries: 31 January 2027
- Judging: March 2027
- Winner announced: April 2027
Judging criteria
Entries will be judged by a panel including leading British apple growers and trade media representatives. The judging will be fair, independent, and based on the following weighted criteria:
- Creativity & Innovation (20%) – Original ideas, seasonal cues, storytelling
- Execution Quality (20%) – Standout investment, strong British signage, displays, staff engagement, digital integration
- Impact (40%) – Sales uplift, customer engagement, campaign reach
- Support for British Growers (20%) – Visibility of growers, collaboration, clear British provenance
How to enter
It’s simple – just complete our online entry form:
Entries close on 31 January 2027. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your campaign and be recognised as the retailer that delivered the Best British Apple Launch of the season.
Let’s celebrate British apples together
We’re excited to see the innovative, inspiring campaigns that bring British apples to shoppers in 2026. This is an opportunity for retailers to gain recognition for their hard work, creativity, and support for British growers.