Award Categories 2026
18 categories celebrating the full breadth of rural enterprise — from headline business of the year to individual recognition.
The Future of Rural Britain Award
For the companies making rural Britain work.
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Rural Business of the Year
The headline award of the Rural Business Awards, for the rural business standing at the forefront of British…
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Rural Supply Chain & Distribution Business of the Year
For businesses connecting rural production to market with logistics, distribution and supply chain excellence.
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Rural Employer of the Year
Recognising rural businesses creating high-quality jobs, investing in people and building sustainable workforces.
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The Rural Stewardship & Conservation Award
Honouring those caring for Britain's land, balancing environmental responsibility, food production and future sustainability.
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Rural Community Impact Award 2026
Recognising rural businesses driving positive environmental and social impact, strengthening communities and rural livelihoods
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Rural Experience and Visitor Attraction of the Year
For rural businesses turning the countryside into outstanding visitor destinations.
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Rural Retail & Destination Business of the Year
For rural retailers creating destinations that combine quality, experience and commercial success.
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The Taste of Rural Britain Award
For the producers shaping the reputation of rural Britain, quality, provenance and commercial success…
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Rural Diversification Business of the Year
For rural businesses that have evolved beyond traditional farming with new revenue, experiences and…
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Family Rural Business of the Year
Heritage, resilience and long-term thinking, done well, across generations.
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The Rural Innovation or Innovator Award
Celebrating the ideas, technologies and approaches transforming rural industries.
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High Growth Rural Business of the Year
Recognising rural businesses with exceptional commercial growth and scalable ambition.
View categoryThese categories are open to individuals as well as self-nominations and third-party nominations.
Outstanding Contribution to Rural Britain Award
Recognising an individual whose dedication has shaped rural communities, industries and the…
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The Rural Hero Award
The Rural Hero Award
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Rural Rising Star Award
The Rural Rising Star of the year Award
ViewRural Entrepreneur of the Year
The Rural Entrepreneur of the Year award
ViewEntry is free. Enter up to three categories.
Submit your entry before the summer 2026 deadline. The judging panel will do the rest.