The annual Countryside Alliance Awards 2023 are now open to public nomination.
I have been asked to encourage nominations and I welcome your participation.
The Vale of Clwyd has a rich and deep tradition of rural life. Local businesses and groups across our constituency contain many community heroes. I want to know what your favourite rural businesses are and I encourage you to put them forward to be considered for a prestigious Countryside Alliance Award.
Being nominated for the Countryside Alliance Awards can have a real impact on rural businesses. Most importantly, those businesses which go on to become finalists or champions will receive regional and national recognition, strengthening the reputation of their brand.
The 5 categories are:
Local Food/Drink
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Have they put the community on the map via the quality and diversity of local produce being sold?
Village Shop/Post Office
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Are they the cornerstone of the village and breathe life into the community and local economy?
Butcher
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Is traditional butchery at the heart of the enterprise or have they brought a modern twist to this ancient skill?
Rural Enterprise
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Is this business a growing asset to its community and making a real contribution?
Pub
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Would winning this competition reward a really special enterprise and tell a positive story about rural life while championing local food and drink?
The applicants are judged on a range of criteria including their passion and commitment, sense of community, championing local food and the energy and diversity of their business. For more information follow this link: Countryside Alliance - The Countryside Alliance Rural Business Awards 2020/21 (countryside-alliance.org/caawards)
Nominations are open from now until 13 November 2022. Please let me know which business you nominate so I can lend my support too.
Let’s bring a British title home and tell a positive story about the Vale of Clwyd.