We’re thrilled to announce some exciting updates to this year’s competition, making it better than ever for participants! With streamlined categories and more opportunities for your product to shine, the 2024 Alaska Symphony of Seafood is the perfect stage to showcase your latest Alaska seafood innovations and contribute to seafood excellence, shared globally.
About the Symphony of Seafood
The Symphony of Seafood is an annual event that celebrates the innovation and excellence of Alaska’s seafood industry. It serves as a platform for seafood companies to showcase their latest and most creative products ranging from frozen to fresh, smoked to canned, and everything in between. Participants enter their products into a competition where they are judged by a panel of chefs and culinary experts in categories such as taste, presentation, and marketability.
The event brings together key players from the seafood industry, including processors, retailers, and distributors, as well as chefs, media, and seafood enthusiasts. The Symphony of Seafood culminates in an exclusive tasting event and awards ceremony in Seattle, WA, where the best new products are recognized and celebrated.
By entering the competition, participants not only showcase their products but also contribute to the growth and innovation of Alaska’s world-renowned seafood industry, fostering seafood excellence, shared globally.
Why Enter?
By participating in the 2024 Symphony of Seafood you’ll benefit from:
Exposure: National and international media coverage.
Feedback: Receive valuable insights from expert judges.
Networking: Connect with industry professionals at the Seattle event.
How to Enter?
Ensure your product qualifies: Must be made from Alaska seafood. New products only (created in the last two years).
Submit your entry form.
Pay $500 entry fee. Each additional entry is $250.
Supply product for judging.
Attend Symphony of Seafood Awards Ceremony in Seattle, Nov 19, 2024.
| Award Categories | Special Award Categories | |
| Best New Retail Product Best New Foodservice Product Beyond the Plate | People's Choice Seafood Innovation |
Key Dates
Oct 25, 2024: Entry deadline.
Nov 5, 2024: 320 Sample sizes of product delivered for judging in Seattle, WA.
Nov 19, 2024: Symphony of Seafood, King Street Ballroom, Seattle, WA.
Feb 2025: Winners may showcase their products at a legislative reception in Juneau, AK.
Prizes
All category winners receive the following:
Cash award
Professional product photos
Meet and greet along with photo opportunity with judging panel of food industry and culinary experts
Feature on the Symphony of Seafood website, social media, and email campaigns, celebrating seafood excellence, shared globally
Foodservice and Retail category winners may also recieve:
Complimentary booth space at the Seafood Expo North America in Boston in March, 2025
Airfare for one company representative to attend the show
Use of a ‘winner’s sticker’ to feature on product packaging and other marketing efforts
Need Help?
For questions or more details, contact us at asos@afdf.org.
