Elevate your craft at the Australian Charcuterie Excellence Awards (ACEA). Hosted by the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) Australia’s premier smallgoods and charcuterie competition will be back in 2026. ACEA is designed to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Australia’s smallgoods manufacturers.

With 35 categories over 10 classes, ACEA is the premier opportunity for industry to showcase your company’s craftsmanship, benchmark your products, and gain recognition both nationally and internationally through our association
with IFFA.

IFFA 2028
ACEA serves as a stepping stone for smallgoods makers, preparing them for entry into the prestigious 2028 IFFA competition.

IFFA is globally recognised as the highest honour for smallgoods production, and winning a Gold medal in ACEA opens doors for Australian producers to compete on the international stage.

So, aspiring charcuterie artisans, take note: that Gold medal could be your ticket to the world of smallgoods excellence.

Why Enter the ACEA?

• Prestige and Recognition: Gain national exposure and elevate your brand’s status within the smallgoods industry.
• Benchmarking: Test your products against Australia’s finest smallgoods manufacturers and receive constructive feedback from esteemed judges.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, professionals, and fellow competitors to exchange ideas and foster collaborations at the awards dinner and Smallgoods Summit.
• Marketing Value: Promote your success and stand out in a crowded market with a recognised industry accolade.

A Diverse Range of Classes and Categories

The ACEA offers a wide array of categories to suit every smallgoods artisan. From traditional bacon and ham, salami and biltong and jerky to unique specialty smallgoods and charcuterie.

• Bacon (Categories for Australian Pork and Imported Pork)
• Ham (Categories for Australian Pork and Imported Pork)
• Poultry
• Salami
• Air Dried / Cured
• Jerky and Biltong
• Cooked/Pre-Cooked & Baked
• Liverwurst, Pate & Terrines
• Continental Smallgoods
• Other Smallgoods Products

Join the Best in the Business

The Australian Charcuterie Excellence Awards are more than just a competition—they’re a platform for growth, innovation, and recognition. Be part of something special and showcase your products to industry leaders, fellow professionals, and discerning consumers. Enter now and let your wonderful charcuterie products shine.

Entries of the ACEA 2026 competition, will open in late 2025. Keep an eye out on AMICs socials.

Meet and hear from our judges

Our impressive line-up of judges include fleischmeisters, award-winning and celebrity chefs, artisan smallgoods makers, and industry legends.

Meet the judges and hear their insights on what it takes to make an award winning charcuterie product.