Allan Stevenson, Potato Council chairman, comments: "The British potato industry is made-up of many wonderful people who have helped shape it to what it is today. With new developments within the industry, the award is a great way to acknowledge those who have made a significant impact towards the advances made in the potato industry. We are asking for nominations of outstanding people for this award from all sectors within the industry.
"Please help us find a new, worthy winner for 2012, someone you think deserves recognition for going the extra mile."
To nominate a person for the British Potato Industry Award contact Margaret Skinner (details below) for a nomination form to complete before September 30, 2012. The award committee, drawn from the different sectors of the GB potato industry, will select the winner from those nominated.
The winner of this prestigious award will receive a rose bowl which will be presented at the Seed Industry Event in Crieff on November 20.
For more information:
Margaret Skinner
Potato Council
Tel: +44 (0)131 472 4064
Fax: +44 (0)131 472 4065
[email protected]