Nominations are now open for the Meat Training Council (MTC) and Institute of Meat (IoM) Annual Prizegiving 2014.

Colleges, training providers and employers can submit their nominations for next year's prize giving. These awards recognise endeavour and excellence within meat industry training.

In total, there are 12 high profile awards up for grabs; each recognising learner achievement in 2013.

The awards ceremony will take place on the 25th February 2014. Last year's event was attended by HRH Princess Anne and the MTC/IoM special guest this year will be confirmed very soon.

Awards available include

Best Meat Student in Food Industry SkillsBest Student in Retail ButcheryBest Student in Poultry IndustryBest Student Meat IndustryBest Retail Meat ApprenticeBest Meat Student for the Management AwardBest Meat Student Driving Food Manufacturing ExcellenceOutstanding Meat Learner of the YearBest Meat Manufacturing ApprenticeBest Learner in the Meat IndustryBest Company Training SchemeLord Graham Endeavour Award

Nominations can be sent by e-mail to Mary Fisher at mary.fisher@meattraining.org.uk

The deadline for nominations is 18th December 2013.

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