The Women in Meat Industry Awards Shortlist was announced last week, these awards are designed to recognise the vitally important contributions that women make to the meat sector. This unique awards initiative is driven by Meat Management reader nominations and votes, with an expert judging panel gathering to select the overall Meat Businesswoman of the Year recipient.

This year we are proud that Sarah Davison, our Membership Manager, has been nominated in the Trade Body category. Sarah joined NCB in January 2022 during a period of change, Sarah leapt into action playing an integral part of the new website launch and rebrand. Throughout her first 18-months of work both at NCB and within the meat industry she has shown passion and commitment for NCB members and wider industry.

We want to highlight the amazing NCB members who have also been shortlisted in their respective categories:

Craft Butchery

Julie Smith – The Gourmet Butcher

Nikola Boulton – Boulton’s Artisan Butchery

Independent Retailing

Rachel Doncaster – F Doncaster

Manufacturing/Processing

Sally Lugg – Primrose Herd

Training & Education

Jane Dale – Meat Ipswich

Hannah Denson – Meat Ipswich

Georgiana Madaras – Porky Whites

Industry Supplier

Fran Hutton – Dalziel Ingredients

Judith Johnston – Kerry/ Lucas Ingredients

Poultry

Fran Wyatt – Porky Whites

Foodservice (Catering Butcher)

Katie Potter – Tim Potter Son and Daughter Butchers

Voting ends on 29^th August and your vote counts so click through to register your vote now! womeninmeatawards.com/vote

Wishing the best of luck to all at the event on November 17^th!