The British pig industry is standing at a crossroads following trying times. Through the difficulties many people have worked doggedly, giving their all for the benefit of the industry.
One of those people will be the
recipient of a top industry honour – the David Black Award – at an industry
breakfast in London in the autumn
The award was first presented in
1960 and has since been won by people from a wide range of disciplines including
producers, consultants and scientists.
It will go to the person who, in the
judges’ opinion has made a substantial and lasting contribution to the British
pig industry.
Once the nominations are in, a panel
of independent judges from different sectors of the industry, chaired by BPEX
Director Mick Sloyan, will select the
winner.
Mick’s said: “The pig industry can
boast a wealth of talent with many whose efforts are above and beyond the call
of duty.
“But many of them don’t believe they
are deserving of any special mention – they are just doing what needs to be
done.
“It is those individuals we are
seeking to be nominated for the David Black Award to let them know the whole
industry acknowledges and appreciates the work they have put
in.”
Nomination
forms for the award can be found on the BPEX website, www.bpex.org.uk
or by calling 01908 844368.