We had a huge response to the 2026 National Pig Awards entry process. The judges have chosen the finalists from another very strong list of entrants. Their task now is to select the winners, ahead of the pig industry’s big night in London, in November.
Pig Producer of the Year
Sponsored by ForFarmers
- Crown Farm, Rattlerow Farms
- John I Forbes & Partner
- Pilgrim’s Europe Nucleus Unit
Farm Initiative of the Year
Sponsored by Danbred
- MKD Pigs
- Pilgrim’s Europe
- Rattlerow Farms
Farm Vet of the Year
Sponsored by Huvepharma
- Gemma Thwaites, Garth Pig Practice
- Hannah Gregor, George Veterinary Group
- Rebecca Mckelvey, Emerald Veterinary Health
Finisher of the Year
- Fred Allen, Allen Farms (Coddington)
- Robert Rhodes, Skylark Farming
- Tommy Rowland, Yorkwold Pig Pro
Pedigree Breeder of the Year
- Gemma Fry, Hillview
- Isabel Soar, Scholebrook and Fulneck Pedigree Pigs
- Anthony Jones, Ty Bryn Pedigree Welsh Herd
Stockperson of the Year
- Arnel Caluya, White Rose Farms (Cranswick Farming)
- Eden Mametis, Wayland Farms (Cranswick Farming)
- Harry Robinson, Green Farm Livestock
Sustainable Farming Award
Sponsored by Elanco
- John I Forbes & Partner
- MKD Pigs
- Paddock Farm
Trainee of the Year
Sponsored by Rattlerow
- Aiden Lake, Greenlane Pigs (Organic)
- Chloe Sharp, Yorkwold Pig Pro
- Faith Galway, White Rose Farms (Cranswick Farming)
Unit Manager of the Year
Sponsored by Ceva
- Jordan Spencer, White Rose Farms (Cranswick Farming)
- Matt Claxton, ME Claxton & Sons
- Paul Watkinson, Yorkwold Pig Pro
Young Pig Farmer of the Year
Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim
- Ben Goulding and Kirsty Ainslie, B Goulding
- Greta Gadrani, Wold Farms (Cranswick Farming)
- Jordan Trench, JT Pigs
Tickets for 2026 National Pig Awards
- Individual tickets: £250 + VAT
- Table for 10: £2,250 + VAT
- Gold table for 10, nearer stage: £2,650 + VAT – LAST FEW REMAINING
For general enquiries or to book your place, contact meghan.taylor@markallengroup.com
For sponsorship details, contact martin.goult@markallengroup.com
