National Winners & Finalists 2019/20
The 2019/20 National Final was held on Thursday 27th February 2020 at the stunning Monastery Manchester. We were joined by businesses from across the UK to celebrate the rural business sector and the successes of each and every one of our finalists. The competition was close, but, through our lengthy judging process, a panel of around 25 judges selected the very cream of the crop to take home our national awards.
We hope that all of our national finalists enjoyed themselves at our celebration of everything that makes rural Britain unique. Whether or not they won, they should be incredibly proud of themselves and all they have achieved.
See the full list of winners, runners up and finalists below, or click on one of the links to jump to a particular category.
“The 2019/20 Rural Business Awards has been our best year yet, and our work to promote the rural sector would not be possible without the support of Amazon and our other sponsors. The calibre of entries this year was exceptional, so we’d like to wish a hearty congratulations to all our winners.”
Anna Price
Co-founder of The Rural Business Awards
“The Rural Business Awards shines a much-deserved spotlight on the innovators, creators and inventors in rural communities across the UK and it’s great to celebrate their successes at this year’s national final. The calibre of businesses entering this year’s awards has been higher than ever. I’d like to congratulate all the winners and nominees and wish them continued success for the future.”
Doug Gurr
UK Country Manager, Amazon.
“Rural businesses make a vital contribution not only to their local communities, but to the UK economy as a whole, and it is fantastic to recognise that with these awards. This government is backing businesses across every part of the country to drive innovation and sustainable growth.”
Paul Scully MP
Minister for Small Business
Ceremony Details:
The Monastery Manchester
Gorton Lane, Manchester M12 5WF
6pm start, carriages at 12.30am.
Dress code: Black Tie/Evening Wear

Our Sponsors
Best Rural Start Up


Ballinger Equine
East


Millin Brook Luxury Dog Boarding
Wales & NI

Spent Shells
North

Clare Haggas Fine Art and Design ltd
Midlands

Gear Change Limited
South West

The Courtyard at Wainhill
South East
Best Rural Diversification Project


The Grey Sheep Co.
South East


Clynfyw Care Farm
Wales & NI

Spilmans
North

Hall Farm Park
Midlands

Wadswick Country Store
South West

Corkers Crisps Ltd
East
Best Rural Retail Business


Baa Stool Ltd
Wales & NI


Minskip Farm Shop
North

Clare Haggas Fine Art and Design ltd
Midlands

Sam Wilson Studio Ltd
South West

Newlyns
South East

Itteringham Community Shop
East
Best Rural Professional Services Business


The Great Out-tours
South East


Giffords Chartered Accountants
South West

Rural & Business Specialists Ltd
North

Concierge Medical
Midlands

Landsker Business Solutions Ltd.
Wales & NI

Ballinger Equine
East
Best Rural Creative, Artisan or Crafts Business


Sam Wilson Studio Ltd
South West


Rachel Hudson Illustration
South East

Stacey Moore Ltd
North

UPCYCLED CREATIVE
Midlands

Baa Stool Ltd
Wales & NI

Geoffrey Parker
East
Best Rural Digital, Communications or Media Business


TAP
South East


The Visual Works
Midlands

The Farmart Magazine
North

Animated Technologies
Wales & NI

SoGlos
South West

Vidoo Film
East


The Pheasant at Neenton
Midlands


Llanwrtyd Wells Community Transport
Wales & NI

LionMouth Rural Centre
North

Running Deer CIC
South West

Hampstead Norreys Community Shop
South East

Itteringham Community Shop
East
Best Rural Tourism Business


Nettlecombe Farm
South East


Cottage in the Dales
North

Hall Farm Park
Midlands

Canvas & Campfires
Wales & NI

River Dart Country Park
South West

MarGins Walking and Glamping Holidays
East
Best Rural Recreational or Outdoor Pursuits Business


Newlands Adventure Centre
North


The Outdoors Group
South West

Avalanche Adventure Limited
Midlands

Wild Bushcraft Company
Wales & NI

Winchester Golf Academy
South East

Ark Farm Limited
East
Best Rural Food or Drink Business


Minskip Farm Shop
North


Butterbelle
Midlands

Oriel Jones Ltd
Wales & NI

Surfing Cow Ice Cream
South West

Bignose & Beardy Cider
South East

Corkers Crisps Ltd
East
Rural Young Person of the Year


Charlotte Porter
North


Elliott Myatt
South West


Toby Ballard
South East
The Triumph Over Adversity Award


Brickhouse Farm Cottages
North


Catsfield Christmas Tree Farm
South East

Sol Laug Haven C.I.C
Midlands

Croft Farm & Celtic Cottages
Wales & NI

Running Deer CIC
South West

Godwick Hall
East