Previously the award has been given for teaching traditional skills, and later for farm business diversification. In 2024 we are re-framing the aim of the award to reflect the key role of farming and food production in the sustainable stewardship of our land.
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Our judging panel will take particular account of how farm businesses have risen to the challenge of delivering a creative and balanced approach to farming, whilst also maintaining or enhancing nature, and moving towards net zero.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate achievements in:
- Soil health
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing sequestration
- Water and wetland management
- Natural habitat management and creation
- Improved opportunities to benefit mental and physical health among the public/community through access
- Collaboration on landscape-scale sustainable farming
- Adopting innovative practices that support nature and net zero
- Commercial viability/sustainabilityEntries are invited by businesses or nominations of a business by completing the application form
below. If you are nominating a business, please make them aware of such a nomination.
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Please note that previous recipients of this award will not be eligible for nomination until the third year after their win. Also, farm tourism businesses (B&Bs, holiday cottages etc.) are not eligible for this award.
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The award carries with a perpetual trophy (to be held for the year) and a signed certificate, plus a cash prize of £1000 from HRH The Duke of Cornwall.
The award will be presented at the 2024 Royal Cornwall Show.
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15th  March 2024 – Closing date for applications
March 2024 – A shortlist of finalists will be prepared
March/April 2024 – The judging panel will interview those shortlisted
June 2024 – The award will be presented at the Royal Cornwall Show