05/11/2026
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NZβs first βVegan Impact Awardsβ recognise four trailblazing Kiwis!
The Vegan Society of Aotearoa New Zealand announces inaugural awards celebrating the people advancing veganism through product development, business, advocacy and innovation.
These are the four recipients of the Vegan Impact Awards 2026:
Vegan Product Development: Alice Shopland of Angel Food
Vegan Business and Community: Michael Khuwattanasenee of Khu Khu Eatery
Vegan Advocacy: Activist Yolanda Soryl
Vegan Innovation: Fashion designer Suzie Eggleton
Announced to coincide with World Vegan Month in November, these awards celebrate the diverse ways people are making vegan choices more accessible, strengthening vegan communities, and showing what can be achieved without animal exploitation.
Join us in celebrating the people moving veganism forward!
World Vegan Month is a chance to celebrate how far the vegan movement has come and recognise the people helping to drive it forward, inspiring others to build a more compassionate future.
Alice Shopland Angel Food Khu Khu Suzie Eggleton Velvet Heartbeat