Surrey Heath MP, Michael Gove, is delighted to announce that Kevin Horn at Surrey Hills Butchers is a finalist in the Countryside Alliance Awards.
Kevin is in contention for a South East Regional title in the Butcher category, and Michael dropped by the Tongham-based shop today, which opened in May 2023, which is located in a refurbished barn at the Hogs Back Brewery. Michael met Kevin to congratulate him in person, and to see for himself the brilliant produce on offer.
The Awards are the Countryside Alliance’s annual celebration of British food & farming. The Rural Oscars are now in their seventeenth year and have become the definitive rural business award to win. They are set apart from other award schemes because they are driven by public nomination, offering customers the chance to highlight why their favourite businesses are worthy of national acclaim. The Rural Oscars received thousands of nominations this year, so Kevin has done extremely well to reach the regional final.
The winners will be chosen by public vote and Michael is encouraging people to vote for Kevin here.
Voting is open now and closes on Monday 1 April. Winners will be announced later in May and will then go forward to compete against category winners from across the country in the grand final.
Commenting, Michael said:
“The Rural Oscars celebrate those businesses that go the extra mile and are the cornerstone of our rural communities, so I am delighted that Kevin has been nominated for recognition in the Butcher category.
"This is an incredible achievement, and I encourage everyone to vote for Kevin before 1st April.”
Kevin commented:
“It is an honour to be shortlisted for the Countryside Alliance Awards. Butchery is my passion, and I will continue to keep learning and providing a great service to the local community, using the best free-range local produce from our great British farmers.”
Countryside Alliance Awards Director, Sarah Lee, said:
“We have been overwhelmed by nominations this year. The secret to the Rural Oscars’ popularity is that they honour the people involved in these businesses and not just their produce or services.
"They exist to sing the praises of those who work hard to keep our communities and rural economy ticking, but don’t seek the spotlight. Our local produce is second to none and there are many community heroes and businesses worthy of national recognition.”
Pictured, Michael Gove MP with Kevin Horn at the Surrey Hills Butchers
