James Walker is the prize winner of the ISM Award 2016

The prize pays tribute to exceptional services in the sweets and snacks industry, as Bastian Fassin, Chairman of the International Sweets and Biscuits Fair Task Force (ASIM) emphasised during the award ceremony.

In his laudatory speech, Oskar A. Kambly, Kambly SA, Switzerland emphasised how credibly and consistently James Walker exemplifies the values of the family company. He noted that Walker is equally committed to both the company and the quality of the products. His loyalty encompasses the family, the employees and the sales partners in equal measures.

James Walker was delighted at receiving the distinction, which he also accepted on behalf of his siblings, Joe and Marjorie, and all of the employees. He particularly expressed his thanks to the sales partners from all over the world, many of whom were present at the prize-ceremony. He also stressed the importance of ISM as an international trading platform. Walker's Shortbread has exhibited at ISM every year since 1977. The jury of the ISM Award comprises of international representatives from the industry, trade and field of science.