Cornwall’s Otter Trophy showcases the long term commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable farming shown by many farmers across the county.

The winner of the Cornwall Otter also goes on to represent the county in the regional Barn Owl Trophy, the winner of which goes forward as our regions entry into the National Silver Lapwing the following year.

 

How to enter?

Entries for 2024 are now open! We encourage you to nominate yourself or you can put forward someone else. If you are a farmer that fancies your chances, or you know of a worthy farm that demonstrates good conservation practices alongside farming, then don’t wait…

If you have any questions please contact us on [email protected] or call on 01823 660684.

 

Average timescale for the Cornwall Otter competition
* Close of application 30th April
* Judging to take place in June - August
* Results announced after judging and farm walk arranged for following summer. Winning farm additionally presented with the award at the Royal Cornwall Show.

The winner of the Cornwall Otter Award each year will go through to represent the county in the regional Barn Owl Awards the following year. This then leads onto the following year, where the winner of which goes forward as our regions entry into the National Silver Lapwing Awards.

Read more about the county winners for 2023 here / 2022 here / 2019 here