The LA Judge Award is an annual baking industry event that offers a prestigious baking industry award. Australian and New Zealand Baking Associations have the opportunity to nominate a competitor. These young bakers compete for the honour of winning the LA Judge Award. Each competitor is evaluated on their practical baking skills, technical knowledge and communication abilities during the three days of rigorous competition.

The "Young Baker of the Year" is an award for the best newly qualified bread baker in New Zealand presented by the NZ Association of Bakers.

The winner of the award is presented with a cup and a research grant up to the value of $10,000 for research such as overseas travel to look at new technology, ingredients, process or trends in products.

The  Weston Milling Trainee of the Year Competition is held annually at the Baking Industry Association of New Zealand's Conference. This unique competition is aimed at getting the future generation of bakers and chef patisseries more involved in the baking industry. All baking and chef patisserie trainees are eligible to enter into the competition. 10 finalists are chosen from around New Zealand. They then get to battle it off at a LIVE bake-off competition.