Entries are open for the Rural Business Awards, honouring the best in British countryside-based enterprise.

With the 11 categories below, the Rural Business Awards are a celebration of the achievements of all that rural businesses have to offer. Fisher German is again proud to be National Sponsor of the award for the Best Rural Diversification Project.

The aim of the awards has not changed over the years and aims to give recognition to businesses operating right across the Rural sector, to acknowledge the breadth and depth of opportunity presented by the Great British countryside, as well as to celebrate the achievements of our rural businesses, from engineering through to artisan food producers and professional services organisations.

The winners are decided by an independent panel of judges drawn from the rural business sector, official agencies and rural charitable organisations. 

Entries for 2019/20

Entry for the 2019/2020 awards is now open and free of charge. The closing date for entries is 7 June 2019.

To enter, choose your category from the list below and visit https://www.ruralbusinessawards.co.uk/enter/ to register.

1. Best Rural Start-up Business
2. Best Rural Diversification Project
3. Best Rural Retail Business
4. Best Rural Professional Services Business
5. Best Rural Creative, Artisan or Craft Business 
6. Best Rural Digital, Communications or Media Business
7. Best Rural Social Enterprise, Charity or Community Project
8. Best Rural Tourism Business
9. Best Rural Recreational or Outdoor Pursuits Business
10. Best Rural Food or Drink Business
11. Rural Young Person of the Year