18 November 2025

Robert Beckett honoured posthumously with prestigious David Black Award

The UK pig sector has paid tribute to the late Robert Beckett, who has been posthumously awarded the distinguished David Black Award at this year’s National Pig Awards.

19 November 2024

Inspirational pig industry stalwart, Howard Revell, wins the 2024 David Black Award

Howard Revell has won the David Black Award in recognition of his longstanding efforts to help improve welfare of livestock and inspire others working in the British pig industry.

21 November 2023

Renowned pig industry veteran, Hugh Crabtree, wins the 2023 David Black Award

Hugh Crabtree has won the 2023 David Black Award for his exceptional contribution to the British pig industry spanning over 40 years.

24 July 2023

The David Black Award is open for nominations

Mike Sheldon, Pork Sector Chair, encourages people to nominate candidates for the 2023 David Black Award

23 November 2022

Former CEO of the NPA is the winner of the David Black award 2022

Dr Zoe Davies has been awarded the David Black Award in recognition of her invaluable contribution to the pig industry.

24 November 2021

Former UK Chief Veterinary Officer is the winner of the 2021 David Black Award

Professor Jim Scudamore has been awarded the David Black Award in recognition of his invaluable contribution to the pig industry over the past 20 years.

9 January 2026

David Black Award

David Black Award nomination form

6 November 2018

Keep simple and focused to succeed, says David Black winner

Keeping things simple and focused will help keep the British pig industry fit for the future says the winner of this year’s David Black Award.

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