Pembrokeshire Celebrates Food & Farming Excellence at Inaugural Awards

The very first Pembrokeshire Food & Farming Awards, held at the County Showground, brought together farmers, food producers, and rural champions for an unforgettable evening celebrating the best of our county’s agricultural community.

Organised by the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society, the event recognised outstanding achievements across 12 categories, showcasing innovation, resilience, and dedication in food and farming.

Award Winners:

• Dairy Farmer of the Year – Sponsored by Pembrokeshire Creamery

Winner: Michael Williams, Fagwrfran East, Puncheston

• Livestock Farmer of the Year – Sponsored by Castell Howell & Anthony Rees

Winner: Llyr & Gethin Davies, Penlanwynt Pontfaen Fishguard

• Arable Farmer of the Year – Sponsored by Agrii

Winner: Jason Llewellin, Trewarren Farm, St Ishmaels

• Agricultural Contractor of the Year – Sponsored by Riverlea

Winner: Emyr Evans, Efo’r Grug, Cwm Gwaun

• Rural Community Champion – Sponsored by The Farming Community Network

Winner: Emma O’Sullivan, Founder of The DPJ Foundation

• Farm Diversification Award – Sponsored by Castlemorris Equestrian & Pets

Winner: Willhome Farm Barn

• Food Champion Award – Sponsored by Pembrokeshire Local Food Partnership

Winner: Prendergast Butchers

• Taste of Pembrokeshire which was voted for by the public with over 2,200 votes recieved

Winner: 5th Flock Spirit Co

• Farming for the Future Award – Sponsored by NFU Mutual Sir Benfro | Pembrokeshire

Winner: Michael Williams, Penisadre, Letterston

• Agricultural Advisor of the Year – Sponsored by Fenton Vets

Winner: Rebecca Voyle, FUW

Lifetime Achievement Award:

A highlight of the evening was the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to Mansel and Meurig Raymond, twin brothers whose combined impact on agriculture is extraordinary.

Their vision and leadership have inspired generations and strengthened rural life in Pembrokeshire.

Showstopper Award:

The Showstopper Award, sponsored by CCF, honoured two remarkable stories of resilience and community spirit:

• Nicola, Terrie & Georgia Savage, who turned unimaginable loss into a powerful force for good, raising over £30,000 for charity and inspiring others.

• Martletwy Young Farmers Club, who rallied together after tragedy, creating a safe space and ensuring their club remained active during the most challenging times.

Tim and Margaret Johns, Presidents of the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society, said: "The Pembrokeshire Food & Farming Awards marks a historic moment for Pembrokeshire. These awards celebrate not just farming excellence, but the heart and soul of our rural communities. From innovation and sustainability to courage and compassion, every winner and finalist reflects the values that make our county so special. We are proud to have brought this vision to life and look forward to seeing it grow in the years ahead."