DNV Lead Auditor Annunziata Damiano Receives BRCGS Auditor of the Year Award 2026
Annunziata Damiano, Food and Beverage Lead Auditor at DNV
DNV is pleased to announce that Lead Auditor Annunziata Damiano has been named BRCGS Auditor of the Year 2026 for the EMEA region.
The announcement was made as part of the BRCGS Europe Connect 2026 awards, where BRCGS recognized professionals who have demonstrated strong technical competence and consistent contribution to food‑safety auditing.
It was an emotional day for me! Winning the BRCGS Auditor of the Year 2026 award and being part of the BRCGS community is a great satisfaction. I thank the BRCGS team for this prestigious award and all my DNV colleagues for their support and collaboration.
Annunziata Damiano
Leader Auditor
DNV
As a Lead Auditor, Damiano supports organizations across the food and beverage value chain in assessing compliance with BRCGS Global Standards, conducting third‑party certification audits that help ensure food safety.
“The award earned by Annunziata underlines a strong personal and company commitment to the quality integrity of every audit and in contributing to safe and sustainable food and beverage supply chains everywhere,” says Francesco di Sarno, Global Food & Beverage Business Development Manager in DNV.
The Auditor of the Year award is one of the key individual recognitions given by BRCGS each year, acknowledging auditors who demonstrate professionalism, strong technical preparation, and alignment with BRCGS requirements.
Improve the control of gluten in gluten-free products, and consistently meet customer expectations while reducing the risks associated with relying solely on end-product gluten testing.
