Norfolk Rural Business Awards

Meet Breckland's Winners!

The Royal Norfolk Show is not only a celebration of farming, food, and the countryside - it also shines a spotlight on the best of Norfolk's rural businesses. Each year, the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association's Rural Business Awards recognise outstanding contributions across farming, food production, sustainability, and community initiatives.

The awards highlight the innovation, resilience, and creativity of those working in rural industries, showing how businesses and individuals are making a positive difference for their communities and the environment.

Breckland's Award Winners

We are delighted to celebrate the success of businesses and individuals from Breckland who have been recognised at this year's awards:

• Best Rural Community Initiative: Helping Hands (Thrive & The Pantry)
  Recognised for their inspiring work supporting the local community with practical help and access to food.
  

• Best Farming Innovation Adopter: Pearn Wyatt & Son
  Awarded for their forward-thinking approach to adopting new farming techniques and technologies.
  

• Best Food and Drink Producer: Nurtured in Norfolk
  Honoured for producing high-quality food and drink, showcasing the best of what Breckland has to offer.
  

• Best Emerging Talent: Henry Stanford
  Celebrated for his drive, fresh ideas, and commitment to building a career in the rural sector.
  

• Best Sustainable Land Use: The Wendling Beck Project
  Recognised for their visionary approach to land management, balancing farming with biodiversity and environmental care.
  

• Best Rural Business: Algy's Farm Shop
  A much-loved local business, awarded for its success in providing fresh, local produce and serving the community.
  

Fabian Eagle, Norfolk County Council's cabinet member for economic growth. said: "Businesses and individuals like these showcase the very best of Norfolk and play an important role in our rural communities and economy. 

"They deserve public recognition for what they achieve and represent and that's what these awards are all about."

RNAA managing director Mark Nicholas added: "Once again these awards have highlighted the amazing things that people, businesses and organisations are doing in our rural areas. I would like to congratulate all our winners and runners up."