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In the past 12 months, has your Young Farmers Club gone above and beyond to either raise significant funds for a charity or help support your local community? If so, nominate your Young Farmers Club to be championed the best club in the country! 

Entry criteria:

• Open to any Young Farmers Club across England, Wales or Scotland. For England / Wales the club must be registered with the National Federation of Young Farmers Club, for Scotland the club must be registered with the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs. 
• No limit to the size of the club.
• All members of the club must have a valid membership card and be within the age range of your club's country federation (England / Wales 10 - 28 years, Scotland 14 - 30 years).

Are you a young farmer who has gone above and beyond to provide support on your family farm under exceptional circumstances? Or have you done something to significantly benefit your local community or raise funds for a charity?

If so the Young BFA awards want to hear from you! Nominate yourself or a young farming hero that you know now! 

Entry criteria:

• The nominee must be aged between 6 - 16 years on at the time of entering the awards.
• The nominee does not have to be a member of a registered young farmers club.
  

Are you an upcoming champion in the show ring? The young BFAs are looking for a young handler who has consistently performed within the show ring and been actively involved in rearing the livestock that has been shown.

Entry criteria:

• Livestock reared and shown within this category includes: beef, dairy, sheep, goats and pigs.
  
• The nominee does not have to be a member of a registered young farmers club.
• The nominee must be aged between 6 - 10 years on at the time of entering the awards.
  

Are you a upcoming champion in the show ring? The young BFAs are looking for a young handler who has consistently performed within the show ring and being actively involved in rearing the livestock that has been shown.

Entry criteria:

• Livestock reared and shown within this category includes: beef, dairy, sheep, goats and pigs.
• The nominee does not have to be a member of a registered young farmers club.
• The nominee must be aged between 11 - 16 years on at the time of entering the awards.

Are you a young farm worker that goes above and beyond to support your family farm? Do you take the initiative and play a key role in the day-to-day responsibilities that keep things running smoothly? Or does this sound like someone you know? The Young BFA's are on the search for a hardworking, committed young farmers who shows passion reliability, and real hands-on involvement in farm life.

Entry criteria:

• The nominee must be aged between 6 - 16 years on at the time of entering the awards.
• The nominee does not have to be a member of a registered young farmers club
  

Do you know a young farmers club leader that who goes above and beyond for their members? Someone who brings energy, organisation, and a passion for making their club the best it can be. The Young BFA's want to recognise outstanding leadership - whether it's through inspiring others, driving new ideas, or showing unwavering commitment to their club's success.

Entry criteria:

• The nominee must be aged between 14 - 18 years on at the time of entering the awards.
• The nominee must be a leader within a Young Farmers Club
  

Are you a young person who's recently started working on a farm despite having no farming background? Have you discovered a passion for agriculture through school, a weekend job, or by getting stuck in and learning on the go. We're looking for enthusiastic, hardworking young people who are showing dedication, curiosity, and a hands-on approach. Or do you know someone who's doing a brilliant job, let us know.

Entry criteria:

• The nominee must be aged between 6 - 16 years on at the time of entering the awards.
  

Do you know a member of a young farmers club who has made a difference in their community? Whether it's through volunteering, organising events, or lending a helping hand when it's needed most - the Young BFA's want to celebrate individuals whose community spirit stands out. If someone's gone the extra mile to support others, nominate them as your Community Hero.

Entry criteria:

• The nominee must be a member of a registered young farmers club. The nominee must be aged between 6 - 18 years on at the time of entering the awards.