Principal Sponsor

Sponsored by

Entries close on January 12 2024

Lifetime Achievement

Sponsored by Co-op

Lifetime Achievement

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.

Enter Online

Farming Woman of the Year

Sponsored by Nestlé

Farming Woman of the Year

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.

Enter Online

Supply Chain Woman of the Year

Supply Chain Woman of the Year

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.

Enter Online

Training and Education Woman of the Year

Training and Education Woman of the Year

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.

Enter Online

Trade Organisation Woman of the Year

Trade Organisation Woman of the Year

Agriculture benefits from many dedicated trade organisations. The woman who wins this award, will do excellent work on the trade organisation’s behalf for the benefit of the industry.

Enter Online

Rising Star of the Year

Sponsored by Morrisons

Rising Star of the Year

Nominations for this category can be made by the employer or by the individual herself. Born after 1 January, 1984, the winner of the rising star award will have introduced new and successful initiatives, show a commitment to the industry, and be an all-round superstar.

Enter Online

Agriculture Influencer of the Year

Sponsored by Noble Foods

Agriculture Influencer of the Year

Never afraid to speak up for the industry, the winner of this award will be a real advocate for food & 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.

Enter Online

Sustainability Champion of the Year

Sponsored by HSBC

Sustainability Champion of the Year

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 be leading the way to net zero by implementing practices and innovations that support environmental protection and business viability.

Enter Online

Agricultural Advisor of the Year

Agricultural Advisor of the Year

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

Enter Online

Innovator of the Year

Innovator of the Year

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.

Enter Online

Employer of the Year

Employer of the Year

A business that has shown a real commitment to advancing women’s opportunities will be the winner of this award, demonstrating it is securing a pipeline of female talent for the future.

Enter Online

Business of the Year

Business of the Year

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.

Enter Online

Recognition

These awards recognise and celebrate female talent in agriculture, from production, stockpersonship, innovation and sustainability. There will be a strong focus on the stars of the future, and those who have made a difference over their whole careers

Networking

A fantastic opportunity to network with women from across the industry, sharing knowledge and building friendships and contacts.

Music, Food and Fun

A celebrity host will make this an evening to remember, as you raise a glass and party with live music!