The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society’s Isle of Wight Rural Awards, sponsored by the CLA, have once again recognised individuals and businesses representing the very best of rural achievement on the Island. The awards, which were handed out at last weekend’s Royal County Show, honour those who demonstrate success and achievement from all parts of the Island’s rural economy and celebrate the breadth and depth of the rural sector. The panel of judges were made up of Gill Kennett from the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society, Cindy Betley representing the CLA, and Danny Horne, Chairman of the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society. Tim Bamford, Regional Director of CLA South East which represents farmers, landowners and rural businesses across the island, said:
“Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who took part, it’s inspiring to see how vibrant and dynamic the Isle of Wight’s rural economy is. “The CLA is proud to support rural businesses on the island, as they are the lifeblood of communities and help feed the nation, look after the environment and support jobs and the wider economy.”
The winners of this year’s awards:
Rural Business of the Year – Calbourne Classics Rural Young Person of the Year Winner – Sian Grove Finalists – Jake McNaney, Ralph Rickard, Ted Henly Wight Marque Food Business of the Year Winner – Wight Crystal Finalists – Caffe Isola, Godshill Orchards, Briddlesford Farm, Hazelgrove Farm Rural Tourism Business of the Year Winner – Briddlesford Farm Finalists – Education Destination, Julia Tanner Art, By Mrs M, IOW Donkey Sanctuary, Visit IW Small Countryside Business of the Year Winner – Duxmore Botanics Finalists – S C Powell Services, Floral Boutique, The Green Barn, Education Destination, Hazelgrove Farm, Julia Tanner Art Countryside Business of the Year Winner – Calbourne Classics Finalists – Betapak, Island Riding Centre, IOW Donkey Sanctuary, Briddlesford Farm Rural Art and Craft Business of the Year Winner – Julia Tanner Art School Participation Award Winners – Hunnyhill Primary School and Arreton Primary School
Wight Crystal won an award, lol
Obviously they have not seen the way their van is driven.