Competitions & Awards

Melbourne Royal® runs a number of world-class award programs and competitions, allowing agri-food and fibre producers to benchmark against industry standards and receive valuable feedback.

Melbourne Royal Competitions

Melbourne Royal competitions allow exhibitors to be part of Victoria's largest and most iconic annual community event and have their entries judged by leading industry experts. The prestigious competitions see exhibitors compete for a coveted blue ribbon and the ultimate title of Best in Show.

Melbourne Royal Initiatives

Melbourne Royal runs a number of competitions throughout the year outside of the Melbourne Royal Show. Recognising and rewarding excellence across a variety of industries, these competitions promote youth development and showcase our commitment to on-farm events.

Melbourne Royal Food and Beverage Award Programs

The Melbourne Royal food and beverage award programs celebrate excellence in agri-food production in Australia and around the world. The awards recognise high quality produce and products across beer, wine, spirits, coffee and food and offer exhibitors an important opportunity to benchmark against industry standards.