Six Myerscough students named finalists in 2026 Land-based & Environment Learner Awards

The LBEL Awards are organised by Lantra, a specialist in training and qualification development for the land-based and environment sector, and Landex, a membership organisation representing land-based colleges and universities.

With the land-based and environment sector facing challenges in recruiting new people into the industries, the LBEL Awards aim to shine a light on the future leaders of the sector, inspiring more people to embark on a career in one of the industries.

The Myerscough finalists and their current study programmes are as follows:

Jacob Rogers - Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper Apprenticeship

James Bury - Level 2 Land-Based Service Engineering Apprenticeship

Ellis Lloyd - Level 2 Arboriculture Apprenticeship

Grace Hartness - Level 3 Animal Management

Jemima Riedlin - Level 3 Equine Management

Caleb Ambler - Level 3 Animal Management

Myerscough has boasted winners every year the awards have been staged, since the inaugural event in 2023, and you can read more about this here:

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Everyone at Myerscough is incredibly proud of our students’ success, and the recognition all of our finalists have received highlights both their individual talents and the strength of the teaching and support they receive at Myerscough.

Lantra will announce the winners at a ceremony to be held on 3rd December 2026, at the National Conference Centre in Solihull.

Nick Juba, CEO of Lantra, commented: “The LBEL Awards recognise the dedication, achievement, and potential of those shaping the future of the land-based and environmental industries.

‘’We encourage colleges, universities, training providers and employers to put forward their exceptional learners, whether students or apprentices, across all categories. Their nominations help us celebrate and champion the very best emerging talent within our sector.”

Alex Payne, CEO of Landex, commented: “Every year we have seen extraordinary learners demonstrating skill, resilience, and a genuine commitment to shaping the sectors future.

‘’I strongly encourage colleges, universities and training providers to nominate their outstanding students for the fourth Land Based and Environment Learner of the Year Awards.

‘’These awards are a powerful opportunity to recognise excellence, celebrate achievement, and showcase the remarkable talent developing within our industry.”

The annual awards are open to individuals on a full-time or part-time Land-Based and Environment course or apprenticeship in England between September 2024 and September 2026.