Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2026

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award is open to all members of a Young Farmers' Club affiliated to NFYFC.

We want to hear about the innovative YFC members who have set up new initiatives and are making an impact on the rural economy.

Whether it’s a new farming venture, a rural enterprise or a community project – this award celebrates the impressive businesses YFC members have launched.

This entry can be made by anyone from the club or via a nomination from someone connected to YFC. You can also enter yourself for the award.

Contact details

Please provide contact information about yourself and the person you are nominating

Name of nominee*

First NameLast Name

Age of nominee*

Name of YFC*

Name of county*

Contact email address of the nominee*

example@example.com

Contact telephone number of the nominee*

Area CodePhone Number

Contact name of the person who is nominating? (if different from the nominee)*

First NameLast Name

Contact email address of the nominator*

example@example.com

YesNo

Questions about the nominee

Please answer the following questions with supporting examples where appropriate. Please write a maximum of 200 words per answer.

Please remember your responses will be read by a panel of judges who may not know your nominee. The more information you can share about why you think the person you are nominating should win, will help your nomination.

Please give the name and details of the nominee's business idea or project. Please include links to websites and social media relating to the business/project.*

What has the nominee done to get the project/idea started?*

Is the business/project generating a form of income (or benefit if this is a not-for-profit enterprise)? *

Has the idea had an impact on your local community/YFC Club or the potential to make an even wider impact in the industry?*

In summary, why do you think this person should win the Entrepreneur of the Year award? *

Please note, successful nominations will be double checked with those who are nominating. Finalists will be asked to provide a photo and approved information will be used for publicity purposes by NFYFC. Shortlisted finalists may be invited to be interviewed.

The data provided will only be used to contact you or the nominee with regards to progressing a nomination. Please refer to NFYFC's privacy policy for more information.