The winners of the annual Women In Meat Industry Awards were unveiled at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Friday 29th November.
The awards, which are organised by Meat Management magazine, recognise the important contributions that women make to the meat sector.
The initiative is driven by reader nominations and votes, culminating in a black-tie dinner and awards ceremony where the 13 category winners were announced.
Nompilo Sibanda of Pilgrim’s Europe took home the coveted title of Meat Businesswoman of the Year 2023; and the Rising Star Award was presented to Leisia Tudor of Dunbia Group.
TV presenter and tennis star Annabel Croft, who handed out the accolades, commented: “Meat plays such an important part in our diet and it was such a pleasure to be involved with this event. It was clear at the presentations this evening how much these awards mean to the recipients and it was a really special occasion. Well done to everyone involved.”
The WIMIA 2024 winners:
The Rising Star Award – Leisia Tudor, Dunbia Group
Meat Businesswoman Award: Trade Body – Carrie McDermid, AHDB
Meat Businesswoman Award: Foodservice – Rachael Martin, Creed Foodservice Ltd
Meat Businesswoman Award: Wholesaling – Fran Wyatt, Porky Whites Ltd
Meat Businesswoman Award: Craft Butchery – Julie Mallinson, Kings Fine Cooked Meats
Meat Businesswoman Award: Poultry – Nompilo Sibanda, Pilgrim’s Europe
Meat Businesswoman Award: Training & Education – Alina Hancu, Pilgrim’s Europe
Meat Businesswoman Award: Industry Supplier – Sally Molyneux, KP
Meat Businesswoman Award: Livestock Procurement & Sustainability – Maggie Reilly, Liffey Meats
Meat Businesswoman Award: Independent Retailing – Amy Nicholas, Morgan’s Butchery
Meat Businesswoman Award: Multiple Retailing – Robyn Myers, ABP UK
Meat Businesswoman Award: Manufacturing/Processing – Chantelle Burdett, Sofina Foods
Meat Businesswoman of the Year Award – Nompilo Sibanda, Pilgrim’s Europe
Acting editor of Meat Management magazine, Pam Brook, added: “Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists at this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards – it was definitely one to remember! It is always fantastic to see the sector gathered in support of women in the industry, which is why we continue to host the awards each year.”
For more information on how to become a category partner in 2025, contact Michelle Ingerfield on 01908 613323 or email michelle.i@yandellmedia.com.
Visit womeninmeatawards.com to learn more about the initiative.
Thanks to the 2024 Women In Meat Industry Awards partners:
