Calbourne Classics emerged a big winner in this year's Isle of Wight Rural Awards.
The annual awards, sponsored by the CLA and organised by the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society, recognises outstanding rural achievement on the Island.
The company won two prestigious titles, including Rural Business of the Year and Countryside Business of the Year.
Other winners included Sian Grove, who was recognised as Rural Young Person of the Year, edging out finalists Jake McNaney, Ralph Rickard and Ted Henly.
The Wight Marque Food Business of the Year award went to Wight Crystal, nudging out Caffe Isola, Godshill Orchards and others.
Briddlesford Farm took home the Rural Tourism Business of the Year award, while Duxmore Botanics was announced as the Small Countryside Business of the Year.
The Rural Art and Craft Business of the Year was awarded to Julia Tanner Art and, for school participation, both Hunnyhill Primary School and Arreton Primary School were honoured.
The event was judged by Gill Kennett from the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society, Cindy Betley from the CLA, and Danny Horne, the chair of the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society.
The team said the awards honour those who demonstrate success and achievement in all parts of the Island’s rural economy.
They expressed their satisfaction with seeing the breadth and depth of the rural sector in the Isle of Wight. The awards align with the focus and efforts of the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society and the CLA in promoting rural success.
Tim Bamford, regional director of CLA South East which represents farmers, landowners and rural businesses across the island, said: "Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who took part, it’s inspiring to see how vibrant and dynamic the Isle of Wight’s rural economy is.
"The CLA is proud to support rural businesses on the Island, as they are the lifeblood of communities and help feed the nation, look after the environment and support jobs and the wider economy."
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