The Long Service Award scheme recognises long service and loyalty to employees who have worked in the agricultural industry in Norfolk for a period of thirty years or more.
Nominated individuals have included machinery operators, tractor drivers, game keepers, stockmen and foresters. The nomination process runs annually and in advance of the Royal Norfolk Show.
Recipients and their spouses are invited, as guests of the RNAA, to an award ceremony which takes place on the second day of the Royal Norfolk Show. Awards are presented by the RNAA President and award winners and their spouses are then entertained to lunch in the Vice Presidents’ pavilion. Any paid member of the Association may make a nomination.
The award is given for outstanding contribution to those who work on farms and in businesses directly supporting the Agri-Food sector.
• The nomination must be made by a paying member of the RNAA, usually the employer of the individual nominated.
• One award can be given to an individual within each 10-year period of continuous employment with the acknowledgement there may be exceptional circumstances such as retirement which will be considered on an individual basis.
• The nominee and a guest will be invited to lunch at the Royal Norfolk Show. A maximum of four supporters of the nominee can purchase lunches to celebrate with the nominee, usually employers of the nominee or direct family members.
Examples of suitable candidates: Those who work on family farms or within the food or countryside sectors and have done so for a sustained period of time (thirty years and more).
Norfolk County Council joined with the RNAA to launch the Norfolk Rural Business Awards scheme to showcase the very best the county has to offer. For further details about the award scheme.
Awarded to an individual aged 23 years or younger who has shown potential to make a positive impact on the environment.
Awarded for distinguished contribution to promoting and supporting food, farming and countryside in Norfolk. Instituted by Sir Timothy Colman KG, a former chairman of the RNAA and Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk.
Awarded to individuals who have made a distinguished voluntary contribution to the Royal Norfolk Show.
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The award is given for outstanding contribution to those who work on farms and in businesses directly supporting the Agri-Food sector.
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