Meet the Finalists: The Best Rural Diversification Project Award
As our national final is just under a month away, we thought it is the perfect time to get to know the businesses vying for our coveted national awards. Over the next few weeks we will be taking a look at each of our twelve categories in turn, from Best Rural Start Up...
Meet the Finalists: The Best Rural Start Up Award
As our national final is just a month away, we thought it is the perfect time to get to know the businesses vying for our coveted national awards. Over the next few weeks we will be taking a look at each of our twelve categories in turn, from Best Rural Start Up all...
Why Attend a Regional Award Presentation?
So, you’re a finalist for the Rural Business Awards, and are busy enjoying the buzz that comes with that. But what next? In October and November, we will be holding six regional award presentations, and we can’t wait! We are really looking forward to...
Ward Hadaway Announces Support for Rural Business Awards
The Rural Business Awards have announced that North of England based law firm, Ward Hadaway, will be joining Openreach as sponsors of the North region of the awards. With firm roots in the countryside and its traditions, Ward Hadaway is one of the UK's Top 100 law...
Big Changes Made to Regional Awards Events!
Here at The Rural Business Awards we try our very best to make our awards programme improve year on year. We always listen to feedback and where possible aim to make changes to bring our programme in line with what our entrants need and want from us. The awards exist...
Why Enter the Rural Young Person of the Year Award?
The Rural Young Person of the Year Award is brand new for the 2018/19 awards year! We created this category because we believe that young people are the future of the rural sector. Through this award we aim to celebrate the amazing work of rural young people and bring...
Exciting News: The Rural Business Group and BBC Countryfile Live!
We are incredibly excited to finally announce that The Rural Business Group are working on something very special for BBC Countryfile Live! BBC Countryfile Live embodies all the very best bits of the television show - it’s a great day out for anyone who loves the...
Networking through the RBAs: Harper Adams and Amazon
One of the key benefits of being a part of the Rural Business Awards is the networking opportunities it creates. In this blog series, we’ll see the results of some of those opportunities. Each year, we draw our judges from a selection of our sponsors and associates,...
Mat Bonner, DG Light Haulage – Rural Employee of the Year
Since our national final on 28th February, we’ve been posting about all businesses who won a 2018/19 national Rural Business Award. Along the way, we’ve delved into some truly inspirational stories, and hope you have enjoyed reading about some of the very best rural...
Hillside Brewery – Best Rural Drinks Business Winner
On the blog we are taking a deeper look at our national winners, and what it is that makes them so special. Next week will see our final winners profile posted, so check back then! The winner of the Best Rural Drink Business Award is Hillside Brewery! This...
Rounding up the Flock: Week 4
Welcome to our fourth weekly round up for the Where the Flock campaign. Our theme this week was Places to Eat out. Thanks to some brilliant suggestions from our social media followers and website contact form, we have added a few very special businesses to...
Jolly Nice – Best Rural Food Business Winner
On the blog we are taking a deeper look at our national winners, and what it is that makes them so special. We only have two more profiles to post, so check back over the next week to see them. The winner of 2018/19’s Best Rural Food Business Award is Jolly Nice! The...
House Nouse: Effective Ways to Promote Your Destination
This blog has been written by Nick House of the Rural Business Group Partner, House Nouse. It looks at how holiday lets can stand out from their competition and increase their occupancy rates. Achieving high and sustainable occupancy levels for a holiday let is...
Rounding up the Flock: Weeks 2 & 3
Welcome to our very second round up for the Where the Flock campaign. Our themes over the last two weeks were Places to Have and Adventure and Places to Learn something. Thanks to the brilliant suggestions of our social media followers, we have spent the...
Mini Explorers – Best Rural Education or Training Business Winner
On the blog we are taking a deeper look at our national winners, and what it is that makes them so special. Each week two different winners’ profiles will be posted, so keep checking back for more rural business success stories! The winner of the Best Rural Education...
Forest and Beach – Best Rural Recreational or Outdoor Pursuits Business
On the blog we are taking a deeper look at our national winners, and what it is that makes them so special. Each week two different winners’ profiles will be posted, so keep checking back for more rural business success stories! The winner of the Best Rural...
Wallops Wood Cottages – Best Rural Tourism Business Winner
On the blog we are taking a deeper look at our national winners, and what it is that makes them so special. Each week two different winners’ profiles will be posted, so keep checking back for more rural business success stories! The winner of the 2018/19 Best Rural...
Cletwr – the Rural Social Enterprise, Charity, or Community Project of the Year
On the blog we are taking a deeper look at our national winners, and what it is that makes them so special. Each week two different winners’ profiles will be posted, so keep checking back for more rural business success stories! The winner of the 2018/19 Rural Social...
Rounding up the Flock: Week 1
Welcome to our very first weekly round up for the Where the Flock campaign. Our themes this week were Places to Take Your Family and Places to Buy Amazing Gifts. Thanks to the brilliant suggestions of our social media followers, we have spent the week...
Rapture & Wright – Best Rural Creative or Media-based Business
On the blog we are taking a deeper look at our national winners, and what it is that makes them so special. Each week two different winners’ profiles will be posted, so keep checking back for more rural business success stories! 2018/19’s Best Rural...
