2026
TEXTURE MODIFIED FOOD AWARDS

COOK. SNAP. WIN

The Flavour Creations Texture Modified Food Awards 2026 will again honour Australian chefs who are bringing dignity and joy back to to dining for people living with dysphagia.

Do you have an IDDSI Level 4 Pureed dish to share? Think you’ve got a winning dish?

Entry is easy, simply submit a photo of your dish for a chance to win^ best chef and over $4,000 in prizes.

KEY DATES

Get cooking, entries close 6 September 2026. Winners announced at the HIH National Conference Cocktail Party on 13 October 2026.

Entries Open18 May 2026 at 9:00am AEST
Entries Close

6 September 2026 at 11:59pm

Prize Judging
(Round 1)		11 September 2026 at 2:00pm
Prize Judging
(Round 2)		18 September 2026 at 2:00pm
Winner Notifications21 September 2026
Award Presentation13 October 2026
Chef with a plate of Shape It texture modified food by Flavour Creations

PRIZES

WINNER

Prize Valued at $4,420

  • $1,000 cash prize
  • Award trophy, presented at the HIH National Conference on 13 October 2026 at Wrest Point Hobart, Tasmania
  • 1 x Ticket to the HIH National Conference on 13 October 2026 at Wrest Point Hobart, Tasmania, including access to the cocktail party and culinary competition.
  • 1 x 12-month IHHC Membership.
  • Industry Exposure:
    • Press release, social media and newsletter announcements to over 10,000 healthcare professionals.
    • Work published in the national HIH magazine.

  • In-Field Experience with a commercial provider of ready-made texture modified foods — including a Shape It demonstration within a commercial production system, a one-on-one education session with a Flavour Creations team member, a guided kitchen tour, a seasonal menu tasting, return economy flights and one night’s accommodation for winners residing in Australia.

  • Guest judge for the 2027 Texture Modified Food Awards.

RUNNER UP

Prize Valued at $2,850

  • $250 cash prize
  • Award trophy, presented at the HIH National Conference on 13 October 2026 at Wrest Point Hobart, Tasmania
  • 1 x Ticket to the HIH National Conference on 13 October 2026 at Wrest Point Hobart, Tasmania, including access to the cocktail party and culinary competition.
  • 1 x 12-month IHHC Membership.
  • Industry Exposure:
    • Press release, social media and newsletter announcements to over 10,000 healthcare professionals.
    • Work published in the national HIH magazine.
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PRIZE PACK

Shape It Fan - Texture Modified Food Awards - Flavour Creations

10 x Shape It Moulds

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1 x Shape It Apron

Shape It Can 200g 300x300 V2 2 - Texture Modified Food Awards - Flavour Creations

2 x Shape It Instant Powder, 200g can

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GET INSPIRED

Follow us on socials for inspiration and to preview entries for the 2026 Texture Modified Food Awards.

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Texture Modified Pizza
Texture Modified Big Breakfast
Texture Modified Fish and Salad
Shape It Can 200g 300x300 V2
Texture Modified Night at the Movies
Texture Modified Gnocchi
Texture Modified Panacotta

TIPS TO A WINNING DISH

  • Make your dish look as good as it tastes.
    First impressions count! The judges won’t get to taste your dish, so you need to convey its culinary appeal through plating and presentation. Ask yourself: would you want to eat your dish?
  • Be Inspired – but don’t copy.
    Your dish should draw inspiration from existing cuisine, with an added, creative flair to resemble everyday food.
  • Follow all rules carefully.
    Be sure to include Shape It Powder as an ingredient and showcase creative ways to use this product.
  • Improve your chances with multiple entries.
    You can enter as many times as you like, but remember that each dish must be substantially unique and submitted separately.
  • Shoot your dish in landscape mode
    Upload an original landscape photo of your dish. Don’t compress, edit or add watermarks/branding to your photo. Focus on capturing as much detail of the dish as possible.
  • Give your recipe a creative name.
    Want to help your dish stand out? Give it an attention-grabbing name that still reflects what it is.
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^Terms and Conditions

Go to FlavourCreations.com.au/TMFAwards for full Terms and Conditions and entry details. Open to residents of Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom aged 18 years or older. Employees of the Promoter and Co-Sponsor directly involved in this promotion, including winner selection, are not eligible to enter. Multiple entries permitted. Promotion commences 18/05/26 at 9:00am AEST and closes 06/09/26 at 11:59pm AEST. Judging via Teams Meeting on 11/09/26 (Round 1) and 18/09/26 (Round 2) at 2:00pm AEST. Winners notified 21/09/26 AEST and announced 13/10/26 at the 2026 Hospitality in Healthcare National Conference. Total prize value AU$7,270. Prizes are not redeemable for cash. In-Field Experience takes place in Australia; for international winners, travel to Australia is not included. Judges will apply the following criteria: presentation, creativity, originality, and any other relevant criteria. Winner notified via email and phone. Winners’ names published on the Promoter and Co-Sponsor social media and websites. Co-sponsored by Flavour Creations.