ARABLE SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
The nomination short leet:

CSC CROP PROTECTION, Glenearn Road, Perth.
A company striving for agronomic excellence and experience.

J & W TAIT, Hatson Industrial Estate, Kirkwall, Orkney
Serving Orkney's 10,00 arable acres

SAC, Bush Estate, Penicuik
per Keith Dawson, Principal Crops Consultant.
Unrivalled knowledge of the Scottish arable scene.

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LIVESTOCK SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
The nomination short leet:

CATTLE INFORMATION SERVICE, Scotsbridge House, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Transformed the value of milk recording to provide individual cow and herd information via the web.

DM (AGRI SUPPLIES), Tullochgorum, Boat of Garten
Serving large and small units in Strathspey with distinction.

McCASKIE FARM SUPPLIES, Springkerse Industrial Estate, Stirling
Competitive, efficient and friendly supplier

RH MILLER, Fordel, Dalkeith
Excellent customer relations and first class technical information.

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MACHINERY/VEHICLE DEALER OF THE YEAR
The nomination short leet:

ALISTAIR YOUNG ENGINEERING, Dunphail, Forres
Excellent back up to hill farmers and is prepared to source 'odd ball' spares.

J & J STORRY, West Badalla, near Bathgate
John and Janet run a family business and help out at local events.

JOHN M PATERSON, Self Drive Hire, Kirkowswald Sawmill, Maybole
Service with a smile 24/7.

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PROFESSIONAL ADVISER OF THE YEAR
The nomination short leet:

JOHN A NEIL, Woodlands, Castle Douglas
Meticulous attention to detail and goes that extra mile for his customers.

RONNIE CAMERON, Bank of Scotland, Thurso
A true Highlander who goes to great lengths to help his customers - and all with a smile.

ROY HUGHES, NFU Scotland, Ayr
First rate professional advice and endless assistance.

RUSSELL ALLISON, Galloway and McLeod, Stonehouse
Helpful, sound nutritional advice.

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SUPPLY INDUSTRY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
The nomination short leet:

GERALD BANKS, Fridayhill, Maud
Independent consultant with vast knowledge from crop advice to RDP

JOHN MORISON
Assessing with a sense of humour. Recently retired as head sheep steward at the Royal Highland Show.

PETER KENYON, Harbro, Turriff.
Founder of the feed and merchanting group lauded for his technical expertise.

SAM MERCER, G Reekie Group, Cupar
The company's enthusiastic agricultural sales director.

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ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE SUPPLIER
OF THE YEAR
The nomination short leet:

DUNDAS CHEMICAL CO, Dumfries
Providing an environmentally sound rendering service to the industry.

SAC, Bush Estate, Penicuik
Leading the way in environmentally sound sytems and advice.

SAOS, Rural Centre, Ingliston
Leading the way in carbon management.

SOLWAY RECYCLING, Rigghead, Shawhead, Dumfries
Pioneers of collection and recycling of farm plastics.

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UNSUNG HERO
OF THE YEAR
The nomination short leet:

ALAN SMITH, Harbro, Ayrshire
Always helpful, delivering goods himself in an emergency.

GIBBY SCOTT, Denis Brinicombe, Highlands
Enhancing the quality of beef production with enthusiasm, hard work and a willingness to share knowledge.

GRAHAM BRUCE, Ringlink, Laurencekirk
Tireless managing director with a great attention to detail.

JIM KERR, Henderson Grass Machinery, Haddington
56 years of looking after 'his' farming community, giving the same attention if you bought a tractor or a barrow wheel.

NEIL PARK, Bryson Tractors, Lanark
A gritty determination to source all your part needs.

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EQUESTRIAN SERVICE PROVIDER
OF THE YEAR
The nomination short leet:

CHARIOTS OF FIRE, Boreland, Lockerbie
Unique carriage driving opportunities for disadvantaged, disable and terminally ill children.

ERIC GILLIE, Kelso
Leading the way in horse transport innovation after 30 years.

EQUISAVE HORSE AMBULANCE, Stewartfield, Hartrigg, Jedburgh
Family business providing esential horse ambulance care with compassion and attention to detail.

ROBERT NOBLE, Crossview Cottage, Stewarton
Trainer of the Eglinton Pony Club games team for the Horse of the Year Show for 30 years, winning the top award an unprecedented 12 times.

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CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

All eight category winners will go forward for the Champion
of Champions award. The judging panel was chaired by Brian Pack, chief executive of the ANM Group and winner of the top
award in 2007. The panel also consisted of RHAS directors
Robert Maitland, Aberdeenshire, and Anne Logan, Clackmannan,
plus Alasdair Fletcher, editor of The Scottish Farmer.