Often referred to simply as "the Netherthorpe", the Guild's Communicator of the Year Award is our highest and most prestigious accolade.
The Netherthorpe's perpetual "crowing cockerel" trophy – displayed at The Farmers Club – is presented annually to the Guild Member who has made an outstanding and sustained contribution to agricultural communications.
It is judged from nominations made by Members who identify someone who has contributed to the dissemination of knowledge and understanding about agriculture, in its widest sense, over a number of years.
This can have been by the written word or through editing, by production or presentation on radio and television. It is open to press and public relations members of the Guild, as well as journalists, editors and photographers.
Latest Netherthorpe Award News
2021 Netherthorpe Communicator of the Year: George Chancellor
George Chancellor has won the 2021 Netherthorpe Communicator of the Year Award. George is an extremely well-respected and knowledgeable journalist and PR consultant who many members will have worked with over the years. He has been described…
Who deserves the 2021 Netherthorpe accolade?
Nominations are open for the 2021 Netherthorpe Communicator of the Year Award – the Guild’s most prestigious accolade which recognises members who have made an outstanding and sustained contribution to agricultural communications. The Netherthorpe…
"Speechless" Michael Williams given 2020 Netherthorpe Award
Machinery and technology journalist Michael Williams has been honoured with the 2020 Netherthorpe Communicator of the Year Award. The Netherthorpe Award is made annually to the Guild member who has made an outstanding and sustained contribution…
Who deserves the 2020 Netherthorpe Award?
Nominations are open for the 2020 Netherthorpe Communicator of the Year Award – the Guild’s most prestigious accolade which recognises members who have made an outstanding and sustained contribution to agricultural communications. The…
Peter Hill wins 2019 Netherthorpe Award
Respected journalist Peter Hill has won the Netherthorpe Communicator of the Year Award for 2019. Known for his work in the agricultural machinery and technology sector, Peter has been a stalwart of agricultural communications, providing…
2019 Netherthorpe award opens for nominations
Nominations are open for the 2019 Netherthorpe Communicator of the Year Award – the Guild’s most prestigious accolade which recognises members who have made an outstanding and sustained contribution to agricultural communications. The…
Ewan Pate receives 2018 Netherthorpe Award
Respected Scottish journalist Ewan Pate has won the 2018 Netherthorpe Communicator of the Year Award. This award is made annually to the Guild member who has made an outstanding and sustained contribution to agricultural communications. It is…
2018 Netherthorpe award opens for entries
Nominations are open for the 2018 Netherthorpe Communicator of the Year Award – the Guild’s most prestigious accolade which recognises members who have made an outstanding and sustained contribution to agricultural communications. The…
Alan Stennett receives 2017 Netherthorpe Award
Lincolnshire broadcaster and author Alan Stennett received the 2017 Netherthorpe Communicator of the Year Award for his outstanding and sustained contribution to agricultural journalism. The highest accolade awarded by the British Guild of…
Peter Hollinshead receives 2016 Netherthorpe Award
Peter Hollinshead, the winner of the Guild's Netherthorpe Award in 2016, has spent most of his working life as an agricultural journalist. During that time, he has earned a reputation as a skilled and tenacious operator with an incisive line of…
