Join us for a drinks reception and 2023 rural awards presentation at the Royal Isle of Wight County Show

We are delighted to invite you to the CLA's drinks reception and rural awards presentation at the Royal Isle of Wight County Show.

We are proud to have once again teamed up with the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society (RIWAS) for the awards, which honour those who demonstrate success and achievement from all parts of the Island’s rural economy.

The categories aim to celebrate the breadth and depth of rural industries, and this year we will be announcing winners in the following sectors:

• Rural Tourism Business of the Year
• Wight Marque Food Business of the Year
• Small Countryside Business of the Year (up to five employees)
• Countryside Business of the Year (six or more employees)
• Overall winner from the above four categories, receiving the Isle of Wight Rural Business of the Year award
• Rural Young Person of the Year (aged 26 and under)
• Lifetime Achievement Award.

The presentation will be followed by a drinks reception.

CLA South East Regional Director Tim Bamford said: “We are delighted that these awards are returning once again as they celebrate the Island's vibrant rural economy, which the CLA is proud to support.

"It’s been a busy and sometimes challenging period, and we look forward to recognising the innovative, dynamic people and businesses on the Isle of Wight. Please do join us for this uplifting occasion."