RIWAS Isle of Wight Rural Awards
The CLA and the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society have announced the return of their prestigious awards celebrating rural work and life on the Island
The awards were first launched in 2018 and will this year honour those who go the extra mile to support the rural economy, from food and drink producers to tourism businesses.
Congratulations to the 2024 winners of the Isle of Wight Rural Awards:
Rural Business of the Year – Calbourne Classics
Rural Young Person of the Year
Winner – Sian Grove
Finalists – Jake McNaney, Ralph Rickard, Ted Henly
Wight Marque Food Business of the Year
Winner – Wight Crystal
Finalists – Caffe Isola, Godshill Orchards, Briddlesford Farm, Hazelgrove Farm
Rural Tourism Business of the Year
Winner – Briddlesford Farm
Finalists – Education Destination, Julia Tanner Art, By Mrs M, IOW Donkey Sanctuary, Visit IW
Small Countryside Business of the Year
Winner – Duxmore Botanics
Finalists – S C Powell Services, Floral Boutique, The Green Barn, Education Destination, Hazelgrove Farm, Julia Tanner Art
Countryside Business of the Year
Winner – Calbourne Classics
Finalists – Betapak, Island Riding Centre, IOW Donkey Sanctuary, Briddlesford Farm
Rural Art and Craft Business of the Year
Winner – Julia Tanner Art
School Participation Award
Winners – Hunnyhill Primary School and Arreton Primary School
These awards recognise those individuals and businesses who represent the very best of rural achievement on the Isle of Wight.
