Yorkshire and Humber Infant Feeding Awards Evening 2025

The aim of this event is to celebrate individuals and organisations that have been exceptional in supporting women through the life critical stage of feeding their babies when they were born. This award would help to normalise discussions around infant feeding in the society.

Infant feeding continues to be an important stage of a baby’s life and the parents. Whether the mother is breastfeeding, formula feeding or a combination of both, education and physical support is critical. Parents need education to understand the benefits, challenges and support available for all types of feeding methods. Critical stages such as pregnancy and immediately after birth, and mothers’ personal circumstances, determines how they feed their baby. Building in support for mothers at all stages would ensure that they make informed decisions.

How we feed our baby may have an impact on the mother and baby’s health, the environment, the mothers career progression and the economy. So, we are privileged to have you join us in celebrating all the nominees and the winners.

The event will feature inspiring speakers, prestigious awards, a delightful three-course meal, refreshing drinks, and networking opportunities. The evening will commence at 17:00 with drinks reception followed by guest speakers from 18:00.

Menu Options

Starter

Smoked Applewood Cheese and Fennel Tart served with Micro-Leaf Salad and Pickled Golden Beetroot (V)

Pan Fried Scallops served with Roasted Black Pudding, Crushed Peas and Port Jus Reduction

Main

Tray baked Corn-fed Chicken served with Creamed Spinach, Lyonnaise Potaoes, Baby Stem Broccoli with a White Wine and Mushroom Sauce

Open Ravioli of Wild Mushroom and Courgette served with Pesto Glaze and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes (V)

Desserts

Bitter Chocolate and Poached Pear Tart Served with Vanilla Cream and Strawberry Compote (V)

Tropical Fruit Cocktail with Berry Compote (GF / VE)

All vegetarian options can be made vegan on request.

Please get in touch if you require Gluten Free, Halal, or other dietary requirements.

Optional Donation

Thank you for your donation. It will enable us to:

1. Buy breast pumps to loan to mothers who need it and cannot afford it
2. Pay for two in-depth sessions on infant feeding for pregnant women. These sessions will ensure that women have a full understanding of the different methods of feeding, its benefits, challenges and where to get support
3. We also intend to by a gazebo that can be used in public events which will provide a safe and comfortable environment for breastfeeding mothers. This would minimise isolation and mental health because of lack of appropriate places to breastfeed in public events.

Events Access & Inclusivity

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If you need a suitable seat reserved for you (and companions), please let us know, preferably at least one week before the event. Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning may be requested in advance. Please contact us as soon as possible (ideally at least 3 weeks before the date of the event) if you require either BSL interpretation or captioning. We will try our best but cannot guarantee provision.

Parking

There is no parking for any vehicles on site and ANPR cameras are in operation 24/7.

We have a small number of Blue Badge spaces available, these spaces can only be used if guests have pre registered their number plates by emailing [email protected].

Registering your details does not guarantee a space, as they operate on a first come, first served basis. Please ensure your blude badge is displayed clearly in the vehicle.

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