Open to agronomists, vets, SQPs and other advisors to farm businesses, the winner of this award will have made a big difference to the people and farms she works with.

Previous Winner: Winner: Mary-Jane Lawrie

Never afraid to speak up for the industry, the winner of this award will be a real advocate for food and farming. She will be a campaigner on behalf of her business and the wider industry, with a proven track record of gaining publicity for her causes and making change as a result.

Previous Winner: Milly Fyfe

A female led agricultural business will be named Business of the Year. It must demonstrate year on year growth, high efficiency, financial soundness, and be at the forefront of technological developments and innovation. The business will have strong and passionate woman-majority leadership team, that values their workforce, and a marketing plan that will ensure the continued and further growth of the business.

Previous Winner: EnviroSystems UK

The woman who wins this award will have made a real impact on farming over the past year. She will have made an outstanding contribution to her farm and have drawn attention to farming issues more widely in order to benefit the whole sector.

Previous Winner: Katie Davies

Sponsored by: Nestle

This award will be given to a woman who has been behind an initiative, idea or business development concept that has come to fruition in the last 12 months, and that is demonstrably new in her business or sector.

Previous Winner: Jilly Duncan Grant, Herd Advance

This award will be given to someone who has spent her life and career in agriculture inspiring others and making a true difference to the sector and those she has worked with.

Previous Winner: Teresa Wickham

Social media is increasingly vital for communicating the positive contributions of agriculture and addressing the challenges within the sector. The agricultural influencer effectively utilises social media to engage new audiences, shape opinions, and foster discussions.

Previous Winner: Rebecca Wilson

This award recognises agricultural engineers specialising in farm machinery who perform technical and maintenance roles on farms and on behalf of machinery manufacturers. The winner will have a proven history of delivering exceptional service to clients, a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies, and a genuine passion for the agricultural sector.

Previous Winner: Poppy Burrough

Nominations for this category can be submitted by either the employer or the individual herself. The winner of the Rising Star Award will be an individual aged 30 or under who has successfully introduced innovative initiatives, demonstrated a strong commitment to the industry, and showcased excellence across various areas.

Previous Winner: Emily Mee

Open to women working within the agricultural supply chain, including suppliers of inputs, logistics, or food processing, the winner of this award will have made a significant contribution to her business or the agricultural sector more widely.

Previous Winner: Jodie Bolland

The winner of this award will be a woman who has demonstrated a commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of her business, or within the sector to improve sustainability. The winner will leading the way to net zero by be dedicated to implementing practices and innovations that support environmental protection and business viability.

Previous Winner: Megan Hudson

Sponsored By: HSBC

Open to women working in external training & education providers serving agricultural businesses, or employees within businesses who provide training and education, the woman who wins this business will have made a big impact by introducing new schemes or initiatives with good outcomes for employees.

Previous Winner: Anna Jones, Just Farmers