The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society (RIWAS) and award’s sponsor CLA are inviting nominations for this year’s Isle of Wight Rural Awards ahead of the closing date 23rd October.
The 2021 Isle of Wight Rural Awards 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)
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.
Betley: Nominations window is only open for a short period
Cindy Betley, CLA Isle of Wight Senior Advisor said,
“We are delighted that these awards are returning once again as they celebrate 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 today.
“It’s been a busy and sometimes challenging year, and we look forward to recognising the innovative, dynamic people and businesses on the Isle of Wight.”
Biss: The very best of the Island and the rural sector
Graham Biss, Vice Chairman of RIWAS, said,
“This will be the fourth year of the awards and each year they depict the very best of the Island and the rural sector.
“We hope to receive nominations form right across the Island and would encourager everyone to nominate either themselves or those businesses or individuals who make the Island so special.”
Nomination forms can be downloaded from the RIWAS Website or by calling the RWAS Office on 0845 226 9098.
News shared by Graham on behalf of the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society. Ed
