Awards

We have won many awards. Most recently having won 2nd Prize in Australia’s Best Hot Cross Bun Competition in February 2021.

Also in August 2015 we won 1st Prize in the Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph competition. A huge achievement out of 28 finalists.

Below are some of our awards over the years:

2021

Australia’s Best Hot Cross Bun Competition

  • 2nd Prize Hot Cross Buns
  • 2nd Prize Meat and Vegetable Pastie
  • 2nd Prize Plain Meat Pie
  • 3rd Prize Vanilla Slice
  • 3rd Prize Fruit Scones

2019

National Pie Competition

  • Plain Meat Pie- Silver award
  • Meat & Veg Pastie- Bronze award

The Merbein Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph Competition- 3rd place

2018

Australia’s Best Hot Cross Bun Competition

  • 2nd Prize Hot Cross Buns
  • 2nd Prize Vanilla Slice

2016

BAA (Baking Association of Australia) Victorian Baking Show

  • 1st Prize Vanilla Slice
  • 3rd Prize Plain Meat Pie
  • 3rd Place Vienna Loaf

2015

  • The Merbein Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph Competition – 1st place

2014

  • The Merbein Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph Competition – 2nd place

2006

BIAV (Baking Industry Association Victoria)

  • 1st prize Spicy Fruit Loaf
  • 1st prize Multigrain Loaf
  • 1st prize Savoury Bread
  • 1st prize Muffins
  • 1st prize Jam Roll
  • 2nd prize Coffee Scroll
  • 2nd prize Sausage Roll (lge)
  • 3rd prize Iced Donuts

2005

  • BIAV (Baking Industry Association Victoria) – 1st Place Apple Strudel & 3rd Place for Chocolate Eclair in 2005.

2004

  • Stockland Retailer of the Year (Customer Service)

2003

  • Stockland Retailer of the Year (Customer Service)

2002

  • Stockland Retailer of the Year (Customer Service)
  • BIAV (Baking Industry Association Victoria) – 1st Place French Stick & Hi Tin, 3rd Place Vienna & Yeast Raised Donuts 2002.