Family Rural Business of the Year
Heritage, resilience and long-term thinking, done well, across generations.
Family businesses are the backbone of the rural economy. The Family Rural Business of the Year award honours the family-run enterprises, often spanning generations, that combine commercial success with enduring values, stewardship and community.
Who should enter
Any rural business owned and run by a family, at any size or stage. Multi-generational farms, family food and drink producers, and family-owned rural firms passing the baton to the next generation are all natural entrants.
What judges look for
- Commercial performance and resilience as a family-run business.
- How family values and long-term thinking shape the business.
- Succession, legacy and developing the next generation.
- Contribution to the local rural community and economy.
How to enter
Entry is free. See how to enter and start your entry now. Browse all 17 categories if you want to enter more than one.
Entry Tips
- Use specific figures — revenue, %, headcount, acreage, customers served.
- Back claims with evidence: coverage, quotes, accreditations, photos.
- Focus on the last 24 months of performance.
- Read the criteria carefully and answer them directly.
