The competition has fostered a large number of small producers, helping them to grow over the years. The awards were assigned to different categories, including Organic, PDO/PGI, multicultivar and monocultivar, drawing a distinction between olive-growing producers and non-farming oil pressers. A special acknowledgement, the Hermanu award, was bestowed on the oils with the highest content of anti-oxidants. Additionally, a special prize was awarded to the best packaging.