A range of companies, research organisations and individuals from around the world have made the shortlists for the 2020 Aquaculture Awards.
The awards highlight the range of talent and technological advances in the global aquaculture sector. The awards bring together a diverse panel of judges, featuring Alex Adrian, aquaculture operations manager of Crown Estate Scotland; Martin Gill, head of aquaculture and fisheries at Lloyds Register; Nicki Holmyard, director of Offshore Shellfish; Professor Dave Little, head of research at Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture; Ingrid Olesen, senior scientist at Nofima; and The Fish Site’s Rob Fletcher.
“The Aquaculture Awards are a fantastic way to recognise the achievements of those stand-out individuals who are making an exceptional contribution to the industry,” commented event director, Cheri Arvonio. “Once again, the quality of this year’s awards entries has been outstanding.”
The awards recognise achievement in 12 categories – Finfish farmer of the year, shellfish farmer of the year, outstanding contribution to the industry, environmental impact, aquaculture supplier of the year, community initiative, economic sustainability, animal welfare, innovation, rising star, unsung hero and collaboration.
There are also two special awards. One is for the best overall aquaculture company to be shortlisted, and the people’s choice category, decided by an open vote. Any individual involved in the aquaculture sector can vote and details of how to do this will be released shortly on the Aquaculture Awards website.
