Nominations are now open for the Royal Smithfield Club Bicentenary Trophy, an award to publicly recognise an individual's, or company’s, significant contribution for the overall benefit of the British Meat & Livestock Industry. Closing date for receipt of nominations is Fri 19th December 2025. Please click HERE for full details including a list of past winners and the nomination form.
Pictured below is Chris Dodds from the Livestock Auctioneers Association receiving the 2025 award.
Objective & Citation: A national award to publicly recognise an individual's, or company’s, significant contribution for the overall benefit of the British Meat & Livestock Industry.
Eligibility: Open to any person or company within the British Meat & Livestock Industry.
Award: The Royal Smithfield Club's Bicentenary Perpetual Trophy of an Armada Dish set with 25 Golden Guineas.
Nominations: Nomination Forms, completed by the proposer and accompanied by a citation detailing the contribution of the candidate and reasons for the nomination, must be returned to the Club by the closing date of 19th December 2025.
Judges: A Committee appointed by the Royal Smithfield Club will consider the nominations at their meeting to be held in person or via Zoom during the early part of 2026.
Winner: The winner will be advised and invited to an appropriate event to receive the award.
For further information please contact Club Secretary, Richard Saunders, richard@royalsmithfieldclub.co.uk