Farmers Guardian Farming Hero
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This award recognises an individual or group of people who are flying the flag for British Agriculture by making a positive difference across the agricultural industry. They may be campaigning about a specific cause or issue and/or raising positive awareness about the role of farming to the public.
You can nominate someone you feel is Flying the Flag for British Agriculture. They will not be notified that they have been nominated unless they are chosen as the winner of the award.
This award is chosen by the British Farming Awards team and announced during the Awards Night.
Past Winners
2021
Sheena Horner
#Run1000
2020
Sam Stables
Kings Pitt Farm, Herefordshire
2019
Emma Picton-Jones
The DPJ Foundation
2018
Dr Jude Capper
Livestock Sustainability Consultant
Farmers Guardian Farming Hero judging panel
Ben Briggs
Farmers Guardian Group Editor,
Agriconnect
Emily Ashworth
Farmers Guardian Features Editor,
Agriconnect
Stephanie Ryder
Head of Commercial Sales and Development,
Agriconnect
This award recognises an individual or group of people who strive to make a positive difference to the lives of other people during times of uncertainty or adversity. They may also be campaigning to raise awareness to the wider industry and beyond about a specific cause or issue, with positive measures of success.
Our Farming Hero award is chosen by the Farmers Guardian team and champions the inspiring individuals who are making a positive difference to the lives of others.
Find out about the past winners here.
Farmers Guardian Farming Hero judging panel
Ben Briggs
Farmers Guardian Group Editor,
Agriconnect
Emily Ashworth
Farmers Guardian Features Editor,
Agriconnect
Stephanie Ryder
Head of Commercial Sales and Development,
Agriconnect
Word from the sponsor
We are Eternit— the true originals.
We’re proud to support British farmers
Our innovative high-performing roofing solutions have been helping farmers for over 100 years. Eternit roofs are specifically designed for the needs of British farmers and our unique climate, future-proofing farming businesses for the next generation.