WINNER

Mary-Jane Lawrie, SAC Consulting

Mary-Jane is a senior agricultural consultant with SAC Consulting and a farmer. In 2017, she pioneered women’s agriculture groups, securing funding from the Scottish government to support the initiative. This effort has grown into twelve groups across the country, empowering women in agriculture and fostering collaboration within the industry.

FINALISTS

Karen Powell, CXCS

Chloe Timberlake, Ceres Rural

Rebecca Thompson, North York Moors National Park

Denise Wilkinson, HCR Law

Heather Whalley, Ribble River

WINNER

Milly Fyfe, No Fuss Meals

Milly has dedicated her career to advocating for food and farming through a variety of influential roles, including with Young Farmers and as a director of the Oxford Farming Conference and the Shorthorn Society. She also engages with a wider audience through her radio show on Northampton Radio, further raising awareness of the sector. In addition, Milly’s work with No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents empowers families to cook from scratch using seasonal UK produce, while supporting mental health in the farming community, promoting food security, and encouraging sustainable, healthy eating habits on a budget.

FINALISTS

 Ann Davies, MP for Caerfyrddin

Kelly Hewson-Fisher, Savills

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WINNER

Enviro Systems UK

EnviroSystems UK, founded in 2001 by Liz Russell, a dairy farmer's daughter, is a family business born out of Liz's passion for animal nutrition, cow health, and sustainable soils. Driven by her desire to offer dairy farmers a viable alternative, the company provides innovative bedding solutions to improve livestock care and farm sustainability. With a strong commitment to the farming community, EnviroSystems continues to revolutionise the industry through sustainable practices and a deep understanding of the challenges farmers face.

FINALISTS

Vicky Anderson, Business Services & Training

CXCS Platts Group

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WINNER

Katie-Rose Davies

Katie is a fourth-generation hill farmer and full-time agriculture lecturer. A passionate communicator, she uses her platform to advocate for farming, as seen in her recent speech at the Senedd and her involvement in the Save Our Family Farms campaign. Her dedication benefits both the farming community and the wider sector.

FINALISTS

Becca Goodings, Farm Manager

Tanya Robbins, Farmer

Esther Rudge, Farmer

Fiona Wilshaw, Farmer

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WINNER 

Jilly Duncan Grant, Herd Advance

Jilly is the co-founder and CEO of Herd Advance, a pioneering agri-tech company that supports cattle farmers in embracing cutting-edge digital technologies to enhance their operations. Under her leadership, the company has developed innovative solutions that improve livestock management and farm productivity. Jilly’s work is helping to shape the future of the farming industry, driving efficiency and sustainability through technological advancement

FINALISTS

Jo Butler, Barnsgrove

Clare Otridge, Grounded Research

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WINNER

Rebecca Wilson

Becca is a fifth-generation farmer with a strong social media presence, boasting a following of 50,000. She leverages her platform and podcast to spark meaningful conversations, bringing agricultural issues to the forefront of mainstream media and industry events. Through her advocacy, she is driving change and raising awareness about the challenges and opportunities within the sector.

FINALISTS

Charlotte Ashley

Chloe Lucas

Lizzie McLaughlin

Nicola Wordie

WINNER 

Poppy Burrough , JCB

Poppy has risen quickly through the ranks at JCB, earning multiple promotions since beginning her journey as an apprentice. Now a Sales Support Specialist for JCB Agriculture, she plays a key role in delivering both technical and commercial expertise to customers. Her deep knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for agricultural machinery make her a standout figure in the industry.

HIGH COMMENDATION

Katie Thompson, JC Bamford Excavators

Katie is an engineering degree apprentice at JCB and an impressive emerging talent in the field. Her natural curiosity, hands-on approach, and determination to solve real-world challenges make her stand out. Engineering clearly isn’t just a career path for Katie - it’s a calling!

FINALIST

Colette Baker, RootWave

WINNER

Emily Mee, Mee Farmers

Emily has demonstrated remarkable entrepreneurial spirit by single-handedly developing her family farm’s social media presence and establishing an online business that sold surplus fruit directly to consumers during the pandemic. Her innovative approach didn’t stop there - over the past few years, she has expanded her business by creating and launching a line of nine successful blueberry-based products, all of which have gained significant traction. Emily’s dedication to both sustainability and entrepreneurship has positioned her as a true leader in the industry.

HIGH COMMENDATION 

Beth Speakman, Ceres Rural

Beth is a farm consultant and agronomist at Ceres and has played a key role in diversifying the company’s services by introducing viticulture support. She has also been instrumental in developing carbon auditing within the business, helping clients adapt to sustainability demands. Her innovative contributions are shaping the future of agricultural consultancy.

FINALISTS

Megan Hudson, Fenland SOIL

Nayab Raza, Algaverse

Elise Sutton, Cherry Lodge

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WINNER

Jodie Bolland, Myton Food Group

Jodie is the UK Agricultural Sourcing Director at Myton Food Group, where she has been instrumental in developing the company’s protein and ingredients business over the past year. Her expertise has driven growth and strengthened supplier relationships, positioning the company for continued success in the sector.

FINALISTS

Katie Ford, A.H. Worth

Sarah Hunt, Noble Foods

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WINNER

Megan Hudson, Fenland Soil

Megan is a key member of Fenland SOIL. Working alongside farmers at the heart of the initiative, she is part of a dedicated team committed to promoting sustainable practices and innovative solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the farming community. Through her work, Megan plays an integral role in driving efforts to create a more resilient and environmentally responsible agricultural sector in the region.

FINALISTS

Georgie Bray, RSPB Hope Farm

Jez Fredenburgh, Agrifood for Net Zero Network

Nikki Yoxall, Grampian Grazi

                                                                                         

WINNER 

Anna Jones, Just Farmers

Anna is the founder of Just Farmers, a community interest company that empowers farmers across the UK with the skills and confidence to share their stories. Through her innovative approach to media education, Anna has helped over 120 farmers connect with the media and increase their visibility. Her work not only bridges the divide between rural and urban communities but also creates lasting impacts in the agricultural industry, fostering open, honest communication.

FINALISTS

Amy Davies, Livetec Systems

Zanna Dennis, Livestock Auctioneers Association

Amy Hughes, AHDB Beef & Lamb

Hannah Rose Priest, Ministry of Justice

WINNER

Teresa Wickham

Teresa's remarkable journey through food and farming has been a driving force behind some of the industry’s most

significant initiatives. A partner in a fruit farm and a regular voice on radio and TV, she co-founded The Women’s Farming

Union in 1980 to save the British apple industry and improve the marketing of British produce.

Her trailblazing career includes becoming the first female divisional director of Safeway, advising Sainsbury’s on

its £1 billion corporate responsibility programme, and holding leadership roles in numerous boards and councils,

including the Oxford Farming Conference and the Royal Agricultural University and Harvard PAPSAC Committee. 

Her contributions have been widely recognised, earning her multiple industry honours, including a professorship from a leading Indian business university.

Congratulations to Teresa on this well-deserved recognition of an extraordinary career.

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