Judges praised the supermarket which beat off finalists Aldi and Booths for putting fresh produce at the heart of its strategy.
Budgens saw off competition from Musgrave, Londis and Nisa-Today's to be named convenience retailer of the year, while Wareings of Tarleton won best independent retailer.
Other winners included Wealmoor as overall produce trader, Capespan as best 5-a-day supporter, Greenvale for best innovation and Albert Bartlett for best marketing campaign.
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