NOMINATIONS are now sought for one of the dairy industry’s most prestigious awards, the John Dennison Lifetime Achievement Award, with the winner announced during Borderway UK Dairy Expo in March.
The winner will be presented with the award during the flagship event, organised by leading livestock auctioneers, Harrison & Hetherington Borderway UK Dairy Expo.
This year’s Expo is on Friday and Saturday, March 10 and 11, and this will be the 11th year that the magnificent John Dennison trophy has been presented to someone held in the highest esteem within the industry.
The closing date for nominations is Friday, February 10 and nominees for the accolade should be put forward by sending a brief resume to the John Dennison Lifetime Achievement Award, c/o Glyn Lucas, Harrison & Hetherington Ltd., Borderway Mart, Rosehill, Carlisle CA1 2RS or by email to glynl@borderway.com.
The award was established in memory of John Dennison, a highly respected Cumbrian farmer, after his sad and untimely death in 2012.
John Dennison farmed at Scales Farm in Ulverston and established the Denmire Holstein herd. John was regarded as a legend in the industry. He was passionate about breeding and was an ambassador for the younger generation.
“It was very important to his family and Harrison & Hetherington to find a fitting way to honour his memory, so in 2013 they chose the first lifetime achievement award recipient.
Harrison & Hetherington’s senior pedigree dairy auctioneer, Glyn Lucas, said, “For 10 years now, The John Dennison Lifetime Award, presented by The Dennison family, has recognised 10 individuals who are held in such high regard within the industry, and I know that John himself would have been delighted with those chosen recipients. The judging panel are always full of admiration for the nominees personal achievements and support to the dairy sector and, although a challenging task, we look forward to choosing a worthy winner again this year.”
Visit the website www.borderdairyexpo.co.uk for the full programme and further information
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