Award for NFU Group Secretary John Heather

Thanks to Isobel for this great news about Islander, John Heather. Ed


An NFU representative who works tirelessly for farmers and growers on the Isle of Wight has been recognised for his sterling efforts.

John Heather:Island NFU Group Secretary John Heather has been honoured with an NFU High Achiever award during a prestigious ceremony at the Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel in Meriden, West Midlands last week.

Outstanding achievement and excellence
The NFU is a membership organisation and these annual NFU awards are given in recognition of outstanding achievement and excellence in membership retention and recruitment.

NFU director of regions Kevin Pearce said:

“This award is well deserved and I would like to thank John for his outstanding services to our members on the Isle of Wight. All of our group secretaries do a fantastic job representing existing members and recruiting new members. These awards are a real testament to their dedication and commitment to the role.”

John Heather is based at Agriculture House, 2 Langley Court, Pyle Street, Newport, from where he and his staff look after the interests of NFU members on the Isle of Wight and handle NFU Mutual insurance customers.