Announcing our National Rural Business Award Winners!
South East England and North Yorkshire top the leader-board as successful rural business hubs Winners include a rehoming ‘hen spa’ initiative; a derelict pub turned thriving social hub, a rural Yorkshire dance school founded by award-winning choreographer; and two...
Meet the Finalists: The Triumph Over Adversity Award
As our national final is just a week away, we think 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 the...
Meet the Finalists: The Rural Young Person of the Year Award
As our national final is just over two week away, we think 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 Food or Drink Business Award
As our national final is less than two weeks away, we think 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 Recreational or Outdoor Pursuits Business Award
As our national final is two weeks away, we think 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 the...
Meet the Finalists: The Best Rural Tourism Business Award
As our national final is less than three weeks away, we think 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...
Meet the Finalists: The Best Rural Social Enterprise, Charity or Community Project Award
As our national final is less than three weeks away, we think 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...
Meet the Finalists: The Best Rural Digital, Communications or Media Business Award
As our national final is less than a month away, we think 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 Creative, Artisan or Crafts Business Award
As our national final is under a month away, we think 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...
Meet the Finalists: The Best Rural Professional Services Business Award
As our national final is under a month away, we think 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...
Meet the Finalists: The Best Rural Retail Business Award
As our national final is just under a month away, we think 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 Diversification Project Award
As our national final is just under a month away, we think 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 think 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 the...
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...
