BPC celebrates sector excellence at annual awards

The British poultry industry once again came together to celebrate the people that makes it a success – and made a plea for continued access to European labour after Brexit.

The annual British Poultry Council awards, held at the House of Commons, recognised the contribution of both long-serving staff and outstanding new entrants.

BPC chairman, John Reed, said: “We are here to celebrate the people of the poultry meat industry.

“From those just starting their careers right through to those who have given distinguished service over a long period.

“The poultry industry has been ‘home’ to many of us for more years than we care to remember.”

The awards

Distinguished Service: Mary Clark, 2 Sisters Poultry

Mary Clark

Distinguished Service: David Harkin, Moy Park

David Harkin

Distinguished Service: David Keeble, Faccenda Foods

David Keeble

Marketing Award: Aviagen Marketing Team (led by Claudia Bell and Amie Crozier)

Aviagen Marketing team

Aviagen was recognised for its success in organising the Tour de Ross, which raised more than £50,000 for charity

BPC/Zoetis Trainee of the Year: Sean Harrison, Faccenda Foods

Winner Sean Harrison (second from right) pictured with Zoetis’ James Porritt (far left), Hook 2 Sisters’ Kristine Libiete (left), and Chloe Carter (far right)

Student Scholarship Award: Kirsty Reid

Kirsty Reid