To be awarded to an individual. 

The applicant or nominator must provide: 

• A paragraph outlining their experience in the seafood processing sector and commitment to training and development 
• a filleting video to demonstrate speed and quality

To be awarded to a company. 

The applicant or nominator must provide: 

• a paragraph outlining the training and development opportunities given to their employees, which may feature:  
• percentage of total employees / number of employees submitted into a training programme 
• brief details of training programme on offer (i.e. length of course, objectives, practical skills taught, course provider, level of course (i.e. apprenticeship, diploma)) 
• encouragement given to employees to train and develop their skillset.  

To be awarded to a single operator / company. 

The applicant or nominator must provide: 

• a photograph of themselves and their van (exterior and interior display)  

• a paragraph outlining: 
• The area covered by their fish van  
• Species sold – range, best practice with regards to sourcing, quality assurances 
• Customer service – reliability, efficient and polite service, length of service 

To be awarded to a Company. 

The applicant or nominator must provide:  

• A paragraph outlining their community engagement and activities (example: participating in food markets, educating the public on seafood, hosting training sessions, events in-store etc.) 

• Supporting photographs or marketing material 

To be awarded to a Company. 

The applicant or nominator must provide: 

• Photographs of their display 
• A short description about the counter to include details of the layout, daily offerings, promotions and any special features of the display

To be awarded to a Company. 

The applicant or nominator must provide a paragraph outlining and evidence of: 

• the Company’s purchasing policy and procedures 
• Instore initiatives for educating consumers on sustainable seafood  
• Support for improving fisheries and aquaculture  

The applicant or nominator  must provide a paragraph outlining and evidence of: 

• the Company’s purchasing policy and procedures 
• Packaging: consumer engagement on sustainability 
• Support for improving fisheries and aquaculture  

To be awarded to an individual aged 25 and under. 

The applicant or nominator must submit a video including: 

• what makes them the ‘young fishmonger of the year’, highlighting their passion for and commitment to the industry 

• a demonstration featuring filleting or preparing one fish or shellfish species  

To be awarded to a Company. 

The applicant or nominator must provide a paragraph outlining and evidence of: 

• the Company’s purchasing policy and procedures 
• Initiatives for educating consumers on the local fleet 
• Support for improving local fisheries and aquaculture