Overview

• A jury selected the trio as culinary connector, education champion, and innovative food entrepreneur from a field of 45 nominees across three categories.
• Nel Schellekens of Het Keunenhuis in Winterswijk was recognized for a nose-to-tail, zero‑waste philosophy that includes storytelling about ingredient provenance.
• Marga Kroezen of De Grote Kroeze in Silvolde was honored for farm education that inspires young and old to value healthy, locally grown food.
• Jeroen Robbers of De Terp Squashpackers in Erichem was cited for organic pumpkin production with fully plastic-free, compostable, biobased packaging and exports across Europe.
• At the presentation, Robbers and Kroezen were present in the hall while Schellekens accepted the award via video as part of the Week van Ons Eten program.