National Women in Agriculture
Awards 2024
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National Women in Agriculture Awards 2024 Why you should enter
Our ambition is to build a network and community of women working in the farming sector, which will support women to build contacts and friendships and progress in an industry that remains male-dominated.
As part of the network, we are organising the first-ever National Women in Agriculture Awards, a black-tie event, which will be held in the members dining room of the House of Commons in May 2024. This prestigious venue has been chosen to reflect and celebrate the valuable work women in agriculture do.
The awards scheme is just the start on our journey to creating the community and network of outstanding women who can become mentors and role models to the next generation of women in farming.
Award Categories
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Lifetime Achievement
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Farming Woman of the Year
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Supply Chain Woman of the year
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Training and Education woman of the year
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Trade Organisation Woman of the Year
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Rising Star of the Year
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Agriculture Influencer of the Year
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Sustainability Champion of the Year
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Agricultural Advisor of the Year
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Innovator of the Year
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Employer of the Year
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Business of the Year
Recognition
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Networking
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Music, Food and Fun
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The Judges
Dr Andy Brooks
Head of Operations, BASIS
Dr Andy Brooks
Head of Operations, BASIS
As head of education and membership services at BASIS, Andy’s role is to ensure the smooth running of these key areas of the business, overseeing the relationship with the company’s accreditation partner and to facilitate the development and implementation of new training provision and professional recognition.
Andy has had a varied career to date. Immediately prior to his current role at BASIS, he spent nearly nine years working as an academic, teaching and researching crop science, working with employers and with BASIS.
He has an undergraduate degree in Agriculture, an MSc in Crop Protection, and a PhD in Integrated Pest Management/ Agricultural Ecology.
Simon King
Editor, Pest Magazine
Simon King
Editor, Pest Magazine
Simon is the editor of Pest magazine and he also edits another Lewis Business Media title, OvertheCounter, a magazine aimed at the animal health industry.
With more than 30 years’ experience in business-to-business journalism, Simon has sat on judging panels in several different industries and says it is a privilege to be involved in recognising achievements of individuals and businesses.
He said he enjoyed reading all the entries this year and he encourages winners to promote their win to customers – winning an award can really drive a business, or individual, forward.
Simon looks forward to meeting the finalists and celebrating the very best of the UK pest control industry at the gala dinner in London.
Simon Lewis
Publisher of Pest Magazine and Chairman of the judging panel
Simon Lewis
Publisher of Pest Magazine and Chairman of the judging panel
Simon is the publisher of Pest magazine and group managing director of its parent company, Lewis Business Media Arts. Simon has been a judge of several award schemes in many different industries in the past, including those in the farming and retail sectors.
Simon said he will defer to the other judge’s knowledge and experience on matters relating to the technicalities of pest control, however, he brings a wealth of business management experience to the panel.
Dee Ward-Thompson
Head of Technical and Membership, BPCA
Dee Ward-Thompson
Head of Technical and Membership, BPCA
Dee is head of technical and membership at BPCA. She joined the BPCA team in April 2015 from a member company, OCS Cannon, where she had been UK technical manager since 2008.
Before then, Dee worked in the food industry, with many years’ experience in managing the prerequisites of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) in food standards, including a remit to manage pest control. She has a passion for pest control and would much rather be on her knees looking for rats than in any meeting.
Steve Hallam
Chief Operating Officer, National Pest Technicians Association
Steve Hallam
Chief Operating Officer, National Pest Technicians Association
Steve is chief operating officer at the National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA), and has been in the pest control industry for more 25 years, starting out as a young technician working at a local authority covering all aspects of pest control, to running the pest and dog control unit at a large local authority.
In 2019, he was appointed chief operating officer of the NPTA, and he said supporting members in the pest control industry is of paramount importance.
David Porter
Pest Control and Dog Warden Operations Manager, Luton Borough Council
David Porter
Pest Control and Dog Warden Operations Manager, Luton Borough Council
David Porter is the pest control and dog warden operations manager at Luton Borough Council, where his team consists of six fully qualified pest control officers and two managers.
The team deliver a fully integrated pest control service to the 214,000 residents of the town, across 19 mainly urban wards. In addition, it services a wide range of commercial contracts across varying sectors which adopt a treatment and sustainable prevention approach.
Since August 2020, Mr Porter and his team have worked in partnership with Milton Keynes Council helping to tackle rodent issues in public places.
These awards will be hosted by:
Helen Skelton
Helen Elizabeth Skelton is an English television presenter and actress. She co-presented the BBC children’s programme Blue Peter from 2008 until 2013, and since 2014 has been a presenter on Countryfile. She also co-presented two series of the BBC One programme Holiday Hit Squad alongside Angela Rippon and Joe Crowley.
The Awards Night Programme
Drinks reception
6.30pm
House of Commons
Dinner
7.15pm
House of Commons
Awards
9.00pm
House of Commons
Party
10.30pm
Marriott County Hall
Carriages
2am
Home
Venues
House of Commons, London
Houses of Parliament, St Margaret St, London SW1A 0AA
Entry Enquiries
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Phone: 07501 011442
Email: sue@birchassociates.co.uk
Event Enquiries
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Phone: 01825 701240
Email: meghan@lewisbusinessmedia.co.uk
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