David Davies MP is reminding local communities to get nominating for the ninth annual Countryside Alliance Awards.
Nicknamed the ‘Rural Oscars’, the awards are the chance for the countryside to make its voice heard on a national stage. They celebrate people going the extra mile to ensure that rural Britain’s food and farming industry, small businesses and forward-thinking enterprises can flourish.
Mr Davies said: “These awards are an excellent way to promote the local businessmen and women who are working hard to keep rural Britain thriving.
“Our local produce here in Monmouthshire is second to none and there are many community heroes and businesses worthy of national recognition, so please get involved and nominate today. Let’s see if we can bring a British title home.”
The awards run across four categories: Local food award, Daily Telegraph village shop/Post Office award, butcher award, and start-up award.
Nominations are open online at www.countrysideallianceawards.co.uk until Friday, 1st November 2013. Regional winners will be announced early next year.