The Poultry Club of Scotland celebrated its 25th anniversary in late October, and at the event, held In Dunblane, Karen Campbell was recognised for her outstanding contribution to the Scottish poultry industry.
Campbell, of Glenrath Farms was the recipient of the Poultry Club’s 2022 Howie Surgenor cup, named for the founders of the club, Dennis Surgenor, of the Scottish Egg Producers and Retailers Association and Tom Howie from Laidshaw Farm Eggs.
“Karen has served her company and the industry at large with huge distinction for many, many years and is a deserving recipient of the 2022 award,” said Kenny Shaw, managing director of Lohmann GB.
“Karen’s drive, initiative and enthusiasm are important factors in her contribution to both her family’s business and the industry at large. She has demonstrated excellence and dedication in all her activities throughout her career and continues to this day. Karen’s technical knowledge, experience and insights have added value to Glenrath and the industry in many ways,” he added.
Karen Campbell graduated from Edinburgh University and has worked for the family business since the mid-1990s. In her initial role in human resources, Campbell nurtured and trained her staff with great skill, care and attention to detail.
She went on to become a Nuffield scholar spending time in New Zealand and Canada learning from others and honing her skills and knowledge. She is also a member of the NFU poultry board.
“Karen Campbell is a truly worthy winner of the 2022 Howie Surgenor cup and embodies all the skills and values of honesty, integrity, courage and contribution proposed by the founders 25 years ago,” said Shaw.
Pictured 2022 Howie Surgenor Award winner Karen Campbell with Chris Baxter managing director of Harbro and Kenny Shaw, managing director of Lohmann GB at the Dunblane Hydro.