Trainee of the Year

The winner will receive £500 in prize money. 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.

This award is sponsored by

Why Enter?

Prize money of £500 for the winners in the Stockperson, Young Pig Farmer and Trainee of the Year
Reward and motivate your staff
Increase your business's profile in the industry
Improve the image of your business as a prospective employer
Gain coverage in Pig World for your company
Network with the whole industry at the event
Finalists will receive two tickets to the awards ceremony
Gain coverage on the awards website and social media

"This is a great achievement for everyone at Wayland Farms to have won these two prestigious awards, it just goes to show if you work as a team you can get the results and be rewarded for all the hard work you put in."

“It’s a fantastic achievement and great honour. I’ve worked hard to get to where I am now – and it’s a really nice feeling to be recognised."

"Winning the award was a very important achievement for us. It is very pleasing and satisfying to be recognised for something we have put so much work into over the past few years".

"Winning the award means a massive amount, and it’s something I will treasure for the rest of my life."