NOMINATIONS are now open for the South West Farmer Awards 2024. 

Now in its ninth year, the awards give the farming community in the south west a chance to be recognised for their hard work. 

Supported by industry experts, the awards give local farmers, suppliers, breeders and everyone involved in the industry the recognition they deserve. 

Many agricultural workers in the South West were celebrated at the 2023 awards, so why not enter and give yourself a chance to join in with the celebrations next year? 

The finalists will be invited to an awards night in November 2024. 

You can make a nomination for the 2024 awards by clicking here. 

The awards categories are as follows:

  • Sheep Farmer of the Year
  • Beef Farmer of the Year
  • Dairy Farmer of the Year
  • Family-Run Farm of the Year
  • Sustainability Champion Award
  • The Diversification Award
  • Inspirational Woman in Agriculture
  • Young Farmer of the Year
  • Apprentice of the Year
  • New Entrant or Tenant Farmer of the Year
  • Outstanding Achievement
  • The Woodland Hero Award

To see what we are looking for in each category, click here. 

You can find pictures as well as short biographies from each of the 2023 award winners in the December 2023 edition of South West Farmer (out November 29). 

If your business would like to sponsor the awards, please contact event manager Roland Ebert on 01326 213322.