Aquaculture success at Lantra's awards in Scotland

UK: Thursday 28 February saw Lantra's tenth Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards ceremony take place in Scotland.

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The awards recognise the achievements and success of learners in the land-based and environmental sector across Scotland. Winners and runners up from 15 categories, plus an overall winner and runner up, were announced at the prestigious ceremony at the Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perth.

Among the many highlights of the ceremony and gala dinner was the presentation of the aquaculture award.The winner was named as Jamie Hesketh from Parkgate in Dumfries, who studied a National Certificate in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management at Barony College and now works at Brow Well Fisheries.

He says: "Fish farming provides a great opportunity to work outdoors. It’s good to see the end result of the hours put in on the fish farm when I speak to satisfied fishery owners and anglers.” Jamie has achieved a number of additional certificates including quadbike handling.

Jonathan Jowett of Brow Well Fisheries who nominated Jamie praised his enthusiasm and determination to enhance his skills and employability: "He’s a motivated young man who knows what he wants and makes it happen."

Jake Handley from Portree on Skye, was announced as the runner up in the aquaculture category. Jake currently works as a Farm Technician for Marine Harvest (Scotland) Ltd. He completed his SVQ Aquaculture Level 2 and is currently working towards a Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture Level 3.

UK: Thursday 28 February saw Lantra’s tenth Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards ceremony take place in Scotland.

The awards recognise the achievements and success of learners in the land-based and environmental sector across Scotland. Winners and runners up from 15 categories, plus an overall winner and runner up, were announced at the prestigious ceremony at the Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perth.

Among the many highlights of the ceremony and gala dinner was the presentation of the aquaculture award.The winner was named as Jamie Hesketh from Parkgate in Dumfries, who studied a National Certificate in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management at Barony College and now works at Brow Well Fisheries.

He says: "Fish farming provides a great opportunity to work outdoors. It’s good to see the end result of the hours put in on the fish farm when I speak to satisfied fishery owners and anglers.” Jamie has achieved a number of additional certificates including quadbike handling.

Jonathan Jowett of Brow Well Fisheries who nominated Jamie praised his enthusiasm and determination to enhance his skills and employability: "He’s a motivated young man who knows what he wants and makes it happen."

Jake Handley from Portree on Skye, was announced as the runner up in the aquaculture category. Jake currently works as a Farm Technician for Marine Harvest (Scotland) Ltd. He completed his SVQ Aquaculture Level 2 and is currently working towards a Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture Level 3.