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For farmers or farm businesses, not suppliers. In this new category, you must demonstrate any initiative, new idea or business development concept which has come to fruition in the last 12 months. This could be, for example, an innovation, an exciting new investment, a welfare or sustainability improvement or a new training or staff incentivisation programme that has demonstrably driven your business forward.

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This award is open to all individual vets, recognising the huge contribution they make to the health of the entire pig sector. Judges will be looking for examples of proactive herd health management, evidence of addressing on-farm disease challenges and a strong focus on pig welfare.

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This award is based on key performance data, including growth rates and feed conversion rates. The judges will also consider the proportion of pigs sent which are within the weight range and grading, while welfare and other general information will be taken into account.

This is a data-based category with judges looking at producers that demonstrate good herd productivity, while also delivering on other important objectives, such as piglet mortality, weaning weight, herd health and welfare, sustainable balance and feed usage.

Entrants need to provide evidence, where appropriate, of key production figures, a focus on welfare and sustainability, herd health planning, biosecurity protocols, any new initiatives, staff motivation and training and contributions to the wider industry.

Please note: Performance records should show: conception rate, farrowing rate, the number of pigs born, weaned and sold per sow, daily live weight gain, FCR, and, ideally, costs.

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The judges will look at how producers have successfully marketed their products, including creating a brand, innovative promotion, including via social media and at the local level, and developing new markets domestically or overseas.

Entrants need to provide evidence, where appropriate, of key production figures, a focus on welfare and sustainability, herd health planning, biosecurity protocols, any new initiatives, staff motivation and training and contributions to the wider industry.

Please note: Performance records should show: conception rate, farrowing rate, the number of pigs born, weaned and sold per sow, daily live weight gain, FCR, and, ideally, costs.

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Judges are looking for evidence of excellence in pig husbandry, which could be reflected in performance and welfare, commitment to the job and examples of an innovation or concept that the stockperson has been responsible for. Entries can be nominated by the employing farmer or the employee.

This award will recognise a pig farming business that has examined its own carbon footprint and made measurable improvements to its environmental sustainability. Evidence must be provided about the steps taken and the resulting impact on environmental sustainability.

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This award is open to all British pig unit personnel who can show how training is benefiting both their career and livestock performance on their unit. Where possible, this can be supported by unit performance data. Nominations are welcomed from both experienced individuals and newcomers to the industry.

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Judges will be looking for evidence of how the manager has driven the business forward and excellence in motivating staff, hitting targets and record keeping. Entries can be nominated by the owner or by the employee. If the latter, a reference from the owner is required.

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Entrants must be aged 35 or younger on December 31, 2025. Your entry must include details of involvement in the business, new initiatives and a commitment to the wider industry.

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