Aquaculture Awards shortlist recognises the industry’s stars
The shortlist for the Aquaculture Awards 2025 includes fish farmers, biotech companies, marine technology specialists and academic experts.
The Awards, due to be presented at a gala dinner on 19 June in Inverness, celebrate the exceptional achievements of individuals and businesses in the sector over the past year.
They are presented annually to aquaculture’s leading lights, from the role models and mould-breakers, to the unsung heroes and rising stars.
With 13 categories, this year’s awards honour the hard work and high standards across the sector, both at home and abroad. Once again, the aquaculture community can get involved in the judging process by voting online for the Outstanding Contribution award, chosen from three shortlisted candidates, each of whom has carved out a distinguished career in their field.
Cheri Arvonio, Awards Director, said: “The Aquaculture Awards give people in the sector an opportunity to champion their peers and mark the milestones of the year, both on a business and a personal level.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming all those in the running, our award sponsors and more than 300 guests for an exciting night of celebration, socialising and Highland fun.”
AQUACULTURE AWARDS 2025 SHORTLIST
RISING STAR
- Alison Brough, Scottish Sea Farms
- Stephen Maciver, Mowi Scotland
- Cameron Carmichael, Kames Fish Farming
COLLABORATION
- MiAlgae – with Scottish whisky distillery Eden Mill
- DYW West Highland – with Salmon Scotland and Mowi
- Offshore Shellfish – with Plymouth University
INNOVATION
- Hailia Nordic – Fish Waste Technology
- Harbor AS – Harbor Fence
- Moleaer – Nanobubble Technology
- BiOceanOr – AI Powered Water Quality Forecasts
SUSTAINABILITY
- Bakkafrost – Ensiler Technology
- Odyssey Innovation – Scuttle the Cuttle
- Packaging Solutions Scotland – The S-Bin
- BRF Ingredients – BioActio Health & Performance
- Mowi - The Maol Ban Native Woodland Project
COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
- Cameron Carmichael - Kames Fish Farming
- Scottish Sea Farms – Heart of the Community Fund
FARMER OF THE YEAR
- Alastair Fraser, Scottish Sea Farms
- Adam Johnson, Migdale Smolt
- Iain Jackson, Bakkafrost Scotland
ANIMAL WELFARE
- University of St Andrews and GenusWave
- Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research, Swansea University
- Bakkafrost Scotland and Observe Technologies
AQUACULTURE SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
- Packaging Solutions Scotland
- Underwater Contracting
- Requip Services
BEST NEW START UP
- Esox Biologics
- Native Aqua
- Aquanzo
BEST PRODUCER OF THE YEAR – ANNOUNCED ON THE NIGHT
UNSUNG HERO
- Dave Young, Mowi Scotland
- Ivar Warrer-Hansen, RASLogic
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE INDUSTRY - PEOPLE’S VOTE
Vote online here for your choice
- Alastair Barge, Otter Ferry Seafish
- Fergus Ewing MSP
- Stuart Cannon, Kames Fish Farming
JUDGES’ SPECIAL RECOGNITION – ANNOUNCED ON THE NIGHT
The awards ceremony takes place on the evening of Thursday 19 June 2025 at the Macdonald Drumossie Hotel, Inverness. The event will be hosted by broadcaster, comedian and panto star Grant Stott.
For tickets to the Aquaculture Awards, contact Aquaculture UK organiser Diversified Communications, organisers of Aquaculture UK, via aharrison@divcom.co.uk
For further details of the awards night visit the Aquaculture Awards website.
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