NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2024 David Thomlinson Lifetime Achievement Award.
This prestigious award honours the extraordinary life and legacy of David Thomlinson, a respected auctioneer, renowned farmer, and Limousin breeder who dedicated 40 years of his professional life to Harrison & Hetherington.
The David Thomlinson Lifetime Achievement Award was established in 2021 to commemorate David’s significant contributions to the agricultural community. The award seeks to recognise individuals who embody the same passion, dedication, and kindness that David exemplified throughout his life.
The judging panel for the 2024 award comprises esteemed members of the agricultural community, including David Pritchard, former Managing Director of Harrison & Hetherington, and Cumbrian vet David McCrea. The award will be presented by David’s wife, Sheila Thomlinson, at Borderway Agri Expo on Friday, November 1 2024.
The 2023 David Thomlinson Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to North Northumberland farmer, George Neill.
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