We are delighted to announce Ben Hanlin, a TV magician and award-winning speaker, as our host for the 2024 National Pig Awards.
Ben, named Best Speaker of the Year 2024 at the Speaker Awards, first gained widespread recognition with his ITV2 show, Tricked, where he performed magic pranks on celebrities and the public.
He is best known for his appearances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Celebrity Juice and as a semi-finalist on ITV’s Dancing on Ice.
His innovative approach to magic and content creation has earned him over two million followers on social media and partnerships with major brands such as Amazon Prime and McDonald’s.
More finalists announced
We can now reveal the finalists in the final two categories:
Pedigree Pig Breeder of the Year
Decided by a panel of British Pig Association judges across three categories.
- New Pedigree Breeder – Kim Honess, Wildlife Herd, Somerset
- Conservation Breeder – Sharron Nicholas, Fairybank Herd, Pembrokeshire
- Pedigree Pork Producer – Robbie Neill, Stonebridge herd, County Down, Northern Ireland
Trainee of the Year
- Myles Hewitt, R & C Mellor Ltd
- Tilly Betts, LSB pigs
- Toni Bagguley, BQP
The National Pig Awards are now just a few weeks away – and tickets are still available. The awards will be celebrating excellence and innovation in the British pig industry at a gala dinner in London, in November.
It has been another excellent year for entries and all the usual categories will be recognised, with a strong emphasis on the young farmers and vets of the future.
The night will also see the much sought-after David Black and Chris Brant Awards announced. As well as honouring those who have excelled across the British pig industry, the awards present an opportunity for the industry to come together, socialise, network and have a really good time, with great food and entertainment. We look forward to seeing some of you there.
Join us at the awards night
To book your place at the awards night in London in November, email Alma Watson or, for sponsorship, email Martin Goult.
Tickets
- Individual £220 +VAT
- Table £1,980 +VAT
- Gold table £2,380 +VAT
For more information, go to the National Pig Awards website.
