Recognising the South-West’s farming heroes

The Farm Business Awards

Welcome to Addington Fund’s Farm Business Awards—standout events in the Devon and Cornwall farming calendar. Celebrating excellence across agriculture and recognising those who make a difference, these prestigious awards also provide a high-profile platform for sponsors while raising vital funds to support our charitable work.

A winning formula

These prestigious events are held annually at The Eden Project and The Devon County Showground. The 2026 Cornwall Farm Business Awards will take place on Thursday 8 October, whilst the 2026 Devon Farm Business Awards are scheduled for Wednesday 20 May. Do add these dates to your diary now!

Having become well-established events within the farming calendar, our flagship celebrations highlight just how amazing our farmers are. They raise the profile of our innovative industry, and rightly reward achievement and recognise the vital work farmers do. Read on to find out how you can get involved.

Get involved with the ‘events of the year’ in the farming calendar.

Nominate someone

Are you taken aback by the tireless dedication of someone working in agriculture? Do they excel in their field? Have they achieved something worthy of special recognition for all their hard work? Help us to identify and celebrate the very best of our industry - nominate someone worthy of a Farm Business Award when they open.

Nominate

Sponsor our awards

Our prestigious annual awards will get you noticed. We can offer your business a perfect opportunity to reach a huge audience, putting you centre stage at the heart of Cornwall and Devon’s agricultural industries. There are various opportunities to embrace our celebrations, large and small, but all playing an important part.

Sponsor

Donate a prize

This is your chance to help the Addington Fund raise vital funds to continue our work for the farming community. By kindly donating an auction or raffle prize, you are contributing to our ongoing mission to support families in need and we will make sure your contribution is publicly celebrated as part of our awards.

Donate