Get your product evaluated directly by retail buyers from Whole Foods, specialty distributors, and top VCs.
Unlike generic awards programs where you submit your product into a black hole, VEGPRENEUR Awards judges evaluate physical samples across live LA and NYC tasting panels, delivering direct buyer scoring, guaranteed 1:1 feedback calls, and live ceremony visibility.
Every sample submitted is personally tasted and scored by active category buyers and investors.
What every entrant gets
Most awards are a gamble where non-winners walk away with nothing. Here, every brand gets tangible business value, win or not.
- Private tasting evaluation in Los Angeles and New York City
- Direct scoring by active retail buyers, investors, and press
- A numerical scorecard for every product entered
- A 1:1 judge feedback call with the VEGPRENEUR Team
- A discounted ticket to the VEGPRENEUR Summit, where the ceremony takes place (finalists attend fully comped)
- Placement in the official VEGPRENEUR founder directory
Choose Your Entry
Early-bird pricing runs through October 8. Spaces are limited, so entries may close before the November 30 final deadline.
Single Product
Regular $119 after October 8
- 1 product evaluated at the private LA and NYC tastings
- Numerical scorecard plus a 1:1 judge feedback call
- "VEGPRENEUR Evaluated 2027" digital badge for web and social
Full Line
Regular $199 after October 8
- Your full product line evaluated for one flat fee
- Full-line scorecards plus an extended 1:1 feedback call
- "VEGPRENEUR Evaluated 2027" digital badge for web and social
VIP
One flat rate, hard-capped at 12 brands
- Everything in Full Line
- Guaranteed placement in the Executive Buyer & Investor Packet
- 1:1 executive strategy call with VEGPRENEUR leadership
- 2 VIP ceremony passes at the Summit
- Invitation to an exclusive VIP happy hour
- Newswire feature on the VEGPRENEUR Journal
Every entrant gets a discounted ticket to the VEGPRENEUR Summit, where the awards ceremony takes place. Finalists attend fully comped.
The VEGPRENEUR Value Guarantee
Even if your product does not win first place, you are guaranteed detailed judge scorecards, a 1:1 feedback call with our team, and placement in our official founder directory. Plus a 3-day no-sweat cancellation window after checkout.
How It Works
Applications for the 2027 VEGPRENEUR Awards open October 1. Early-bird pricing runs through October 8. Spaces are limited, so enter early to lock in your preferred tasting-event location.
Apply
Submit your entry. We send sample shipping instructions right after.
Entries Close
Final deadline. Spaces are limited, so entries may close sooner.
Private Tastings
Judges taste and score every entry in Los Angeles and New York City.
Ceremony + Feedback
Winners announced at the VEGPRENEUR Summit, late January or early February. Then your 1:1 feedback call.
Meet Our Judges
The judges who score your product are the same people who stock it, fund it, and write about it: active retail buyers, CPG investors, foodservice operators, and industry press.
Judges to be announced.
FAQ
How many samples do I ship, and where?
Send 3 samples per product to our private Los Angeles and New York City tasting locations. We email the shipping details right after you submit.
What if my brand is pre-revenue or early-stage?
Judges score across 4 equal pillars: taste and performance, formulation innovation, packaging design, and sustainability impact. Early-stage brands frequently win.
Can I submit multiple flavors or product lines?
Yes. The Full Line pass covers your full product line under one flat fee.
Who judges my product?
Active retail buyers, CPG investors, foodservice operators, and industry press.
Is there an entry fee?
Yes. Three tiers: Single Product ($99 early / $119), Full Line ($169 early / $199), and VIP ($1,200, capped at 12 brands). Early-bird pricing runs through October 8.
Do I need to attend the ceremony to win?
No, but attending is recommended for networking with buyers and investors in person. The ceremony is held at the VEGPRENEUR Summit. Every entrant gets a discounted ticket, and finalists attend fully comped.