Nominations are now open for the this year's Isle of Wight Rural Awards.
The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society (RIWAS) and the award's sponsor, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), are seeking entries before the closing date on May 31.
The awards aim to recognise and celebrate success across the Island's rural economy.
The categories for this year include Rural Tourism Business of the Year, Wight Marque Food Business of the Year, Small Countryside Business of the Year (up to five employees), Countryside Business of the Year (six or more employees), Rural Art and Craft Business of the Year, Rural Young Person of the Year (aged 26 and under), and Primary School Participation.
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An overall winner will be chosen from the five business categories to receive the Isle of Wight Rural Business of the Year award.
There is also a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The awards will be presented at the Royal Isle of Wight County Show on July 12.
Tim Bamford, regional director of CLA South East, said: "We are thrilled that these awards are returning for the seventh year as they champion the Isle of Wight’s dynamic rural economy, which the CLA is proud to support.
"We’d encourage individuals and businesses to get involved and nominate, and we hope to see you at the show presentation in July.
"It’s always a really positive celebration and fantastic event in the island’s calendar."
Nomination forms can be downloaded from the County Show website or by phoning the RIWAS office on 01983 296244.
Graham Biss, vice chairman of RIWAS, said: "This will be the seventh year of the awards and each year they depict the very best of the Island and the rural sector.
"We hope to receive nominations from right across the Island and would encourage everyone to nominate either themselves or those businesses or individuals who make the Island so special."
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