The awards ceremony, now in its fifth year, celebrates individuals and teams that go the extra mile for their vegan and vegetarian residents. In recent years there has been a 167% increase in the number of vegans in residential care homes.
Amanda Woodvine, chief executive of Vegetarian for Life, said: "The awards have become a much-anticipated event, with the ceremony taking place in the Houses of Parliament in recent years.
“Covid-19 restrictions have made a physical event impossible, so this year's ceremony will be held virtually instead. We're delighted that long-time VfL supporter, Dave Spikey - perhaps best known for his stand-up comedy, Phoenix Nights, and Bullseye - will present the awards, along with some fantastic celebrity friends."
The winners will be announced in a virtual awards ceremony, starting at 2pm on 3 December 2020. The 2020 awards will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube.
The finalists for the VfL awards include:
Veggie Care Chef of the Year
- Grant Burton, head chef of The Hawthorns in Braintree
- Ben Kerslake, head chef of Frome Nursing Home
- Juan Lopez of Birchwood Grange in Harrow
Most Innovative Veggie Dish
- Marcin Lipingoa, chef at Sunrise Senior Living, Guildford - Vegan Sweet and Savoury Pierogi
- Dorin Matei, head chef at Avery Scholarsmews Care Home in Stratford Upon Avon - Vegan Cauliflower Roulade
- Gary McGurk, Primose Bank Care Home in Poulton le Fylde - Pan Seared Watermelon
Veggie Wholesaler of the Year
- Bidfood
- Brakes
- Thomas Ridley
The Beulah Charity Trust Special Recognition Award
- Avery Healthcare Culinary Team
- The Moreton Centre in East Sussex
- Garden City Court Care Home in Hertfordshire