The Awards Council
There are many awards that the company actively promotes and maintains and these are under the responsibility of the Awards Council, founded in 1931 as a sub-committee to report directly to the Company's Court of Assistants on matters relating to fruit culture.
- The triennial awards:
- Ridley Medal: outstanding achievements in fruit culture
- Lewis Award: outstanding achievements in the marketing of fruit
- Matthew Mack Award: outstanding achievements in training within the industry
- The annual awards:
- Fruit Culture Award: awarded annually at the National Fruit Show
- Fruiterers' Management Award: awarded annually at the Company's Dinner in November.
The Awards Council also makes an annual Presentation of Fruit to the Lord Mayor of London, organises the annual City Food Lecture in Guildhall (established in 2000) and awards Fruit Show Prizes at the Cherry and Soft Fruit Show and National Fruit Show, and, among other activities, supports scholarships and research.
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