DON’T MISS THE DEADLINE FOR AQUACULTURE AWARDS 2022!

Don’t miss the deadline for Aquaculture Awards 2022! The deadline of Monday, February 28th is fast approaching to enter the Aquaculture Awards 2022. The awards give the industry an opportunity to celebrate its achievements after a tough two years.

The awards, to be announced at a gala dinner on 4th May 2022 during Aquaculture UK in Aviemore, are presented to individuals and businesses who have gone the extra mile, whether in their day-to-day work, or by their enterprise and forward-thinking initiatives.

With 14 categories – including finfish and shellfish farmers of the year, supplier of the year, rising star, unsung hero, and outstanding contribution – the awards recognise the commitment to excellence seen across the sector.

This year, in particular, the Aquaculture Awards will offer a showcase for the extraordinary efforts the aquaculture sector has made to meet the challenges of the pandemic.

It will also be the first chance since 2018 for the industry to get together in person, following the postponement of the last scheduled Aquaculture UK exhibition in 2020.

Cheri Arvonio, event director at show organiser Diversified Communications, said:

“The Aquaculture Awards make a welcome return to Aviemore this spring, reuniting the aquaculture community post-Covid.

“We want to hear about projects, companies and people making an exceptional contribution to global aquaculture, whether it be businesses championing environmental sustainability, or those embracing the highest standards of animal health and welfare. We want to share and acknowledge the incredible dedication of the people driving the industry forward.”

The Awards night takes place on May 4th at the Macdonald Resort in Aviemore, venue for Aquaculture UK, the most important exhibition in the UK aquaculture calendar, which runs from May 3rd-5th.

Already, over 200 exhibitors have booked stands at the Aviemore event which, after a four-year break, promises to be the biggest and best show yet.

Along with advances in cage infrastructure, netting, feeding systems and humane stunning, visitors will be able to see first-hand the progress being made towards smarter fish farming, combining traditional husbandry with digitalisation, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Innovation and sustainability are the themes of the new conference on the first day of the show. Featuring a series of presentations from the industry’s new wave of pioneers, these sessions will provide valuable insights into how organisations are offering sustainable solutions for the industry.

To find out more about Aquaculture UK visit www.aquacultureuk.com. For more information about the awards, which are free to enter and open to the entire industry, visit www.aquacultureawards.com. The submission deadline for entries (https://aquacultureawards.com/entry-form) is Monday, 28 February 2022.