Isle of Wight rural awards 2024 now open for nominations
CLA proud to once again be supporting awards that champion island's rural economy
The CLA and Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society (RIWAS) are inviting nominations for this year’s Isle of Wight Rural Awards.
The 2024 categories are:
- Rural Tourism Business of the Year
- Wight Marque Food Business of the Year
- Small Countryside Business of the Year (up to five employees)
- Countryside Business of the Year (six or more employees)
- Overall winner from the above four categories, receiving the Isle of Wight Rural Business of the Year award
- Rural Young Person of the Year (aged 26 and under)
We are also introducing a new award for 2024:
- Primary School Participation
In addition, there is a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The awards honour those who demonstrate success and achievement from all parts of the island’s rural economy and celebrates the breadth and depth of the rural sector.
Awards will be presented at this years Royal Isle of Wight County Show, on Saturday 13 July, and nominations must be received by 31 May.
CLA South East Regional Director Tim Bamford said: “We are delighted that these awards are returning for the sixth year as they champion the Island's vibrant rural economy, which the CLA is proud to support.
"The nominations window is only open for a short period so please get your applications in. We look forward to celebrating the Isle of Wight’s innovative and dynamic individuals and businesses at the show presentation in July.”
Graham Biss, Vice Chairman of RIWAS, said: “This will be the sixth year of the awards and each year they depict the very best of the Island and the rural sector.
"We hope to receive nominations from right across the Island and would encourage everyone to nominate either themselves or those businesses or individuals who make the island so special.”
How to enter
Nomination forms can be downloaded from the RIWAS website here or by phoning 01983 296244.
Good luck!