Stonegate Pub Company, the managed operator, has named Carlsberg UK its Supplier of the Year at its annual supplier conference.

It won in a vote at pub level and with head office support teams. Carlsberg was credited with category insight and best service provider to the pubs.

The Drinks Innovation award went to First Drinks Brands, the Supplier Partnership Award was presented to Chilli Marketing and a special award, the Stonegate Icon, was given to Les Murphy from Heineken for his contribution to the industry ahead of his retirement later this year.