This prestigious award sponsored by Ravensdown, recognises and honours people or groups who have made major contributions to the agricultural sector by communicating relevant and important information to the sector or about the sector. Those nominated do not have to be Guild members (though people nominating them must be), but they must be someone who has done an excellent job communicating with or to the rural sector, or on behalf of the rural sector.
Previous winners have included journalists and newspapers, authors, television producers, lobbyists, vets, consultants, information analysts... the list goes on. See the Roll of Honour.
Freelance columnist Alan Emerson was announced as the 38th winner of the Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year award.
The award recognises and honours individuals and groups that have made important contributions to the agricultural community by using their skills to effectively communicate issues, events, and information that are relevant to the sector.