We’re thrilled to launch the Coles Supplier Partner Awards 2026, celebrating the incredible contribution of the producers, farmers and businesses we partner with to help deliver great quality food and drink to our millions of customers. Together we are helping Australians eat and live better every day.

This year’s awards will celebrate suppliers across a range of categories, including:

Own Brand Supplier of the Year
Recognising the outstanding contribution, dedication and commitment of an Own Brand supplier who helps us to differentiate our offer and meet and surpass our customers’ needs.

Fresh Produce Supplier of the Year
Recognising the outstanding contribution, dedication and commitment of a supplier partner who helps us meet and surpass our customers’ needs in Fresh Produce.

Bakery, Dairy & Frozen Supplier of the Year
Recognising the outstanding contribution, dedication and commitment of a supplier partner who helps us meet and surpass our customers’ needs in Dairy, Frozen & Convenience.

Meat, Deli, Seafood & Convenience Supplier of the Year
Recognising the outstanding contribution, dedication and commitment of a supplier partner who helps us meet and surpass our customers’ needs in Meat, Deli, Seafood & Convenience.

Non Food Supplier of the Year
Recognising the outstanding contribution, dedication and commitment of a supplier partner who helps us meet and surpass our customers’ needs in Non Food.

Grocery Supplier of the Year
Recognising the outstanding contribution, dedication and commitment of a supplier partner who helps us meet and surpass our customers’ needs in Grocery.

Liquor Supplier of the Year
Recognising the outstanding contribution, dedication and commitment of a supplier partner who helps us meet and surpass our customers’ needs in Liquor.

Community Champion of the Year
Recognising a supplier partner, charity or community organisation that Coles partners with who have worked with Coles to make a difference in the community across Australia.

Small Supplier of the Year
Recognising the outstanding contribution, dedication and commitment of a small supplier who helps us meet and surpass our customers’ needs.

Entries must be received by 5pm on Friday 14 August 2026 and the winners will be announced at a live event in Melbourne on Thursday 22 October 2026. Further details will be communicated closer to the date.