The judges for the 2020 Aquaculture Awards, due to be presented at a ceremony in Aviemore, Scotland in May, have been announced.
The awards are designed to showcase the innovators and developments taking place in the world’s fastest growing protein production sector. Categories include best aquaculture company, shellfish farmer of the year, outstanding contribution, animal welfare, and people’s choice amongst others.
“This annual event – dubbed the ‘fish Oscars’ by my daughter – gives a great opportunity to showcase the sector’s quality,” said Professor Dave Little, head of research at Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture and one of the judges. “The awards recognise a range of achievements – from promising individuals, to companies that have excelled in technical innovation, fish welfare and international impact,” he added.
The judging panel is made up of well-known figures from industry and academia and comprises Alex Adrian, aquaculture operations manager, Crown Estate Scotland; Rob Fletcher, senior editor, The Fish Site; Martin Gill, head of aquaculture and fisheries, Lloyd’s Register; Nicki Holmyard, director, Offshore Shellfish; Ruth Layton, founder & director, sankalpa; Professor Dave Little, head of research, Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture and Ingrid Olesen, head of aquaculture breeding and genetics, Nofima.
Entries and nominations from both commercial and research sectors from around the world are welcomed. The closing date is 9 March 2020 and the shortlists will be announced in early April.
