At an event held on 31 May 2007 the winners were presented with their awards.

Listed below is the category criteria and what aspects of the winners' sites impressed the judging panel.

Best Farm
Winner:
Loch Hourn - Marine Harvest (Scotland) Ltd

Criteria:

Efficient working practices – including use of equipment & technology
Quality assurance
Fish health
Organisation & team working
Well maintained cages & land bases
Care for the environment (feeding from sustainable resources, FCR, use of medicines)
Commitment to improvement & development
Relationship with local community

Marine Harvest’s Loch Hourn site illustrates a well-sited farm with good use of equipment and technology to benefit fish health and maximise efficiency. The enthusiastic team work effectively to keep a well maintained site with evidence of good environmental practices and an impressive FCR.

Best Added Value
Winner:
Johnson Sustainable Seafoods

Criteria:

Innovation
Financial performance
Quality assurance
Johnson Sea Farms demonstrated a high degree of innovation and success in new markets with their move into farming organic cod.

Best Export Business
Winner:
Scottish Sea Farms Ltd

Criteria:

Success in export markets
Financial performance
Sustainability

ScottishSea Farms provided evidence of increased output, higher sales value, improved margins and new markets – all achieved in a sustainable way.

Best Contribution to Sustainability
Winner:
Marine Harvest (Scotland) Ltd

Criteria:

Working practices
Use of equipment
Responsible siting of farms
Feeding regime
Management techniques
Commitment to continuous improvement and research

Marine Harvest won the award for their scientific approach to the responsible siting of farms, including the relinquishing through consolidation of unsuitable locations, and a commitment to continuous improvement and research.

Best Community Initiative
Winner:
Marine Harvest (Scotland) Ltd

Criteria:

Impact on community
Input from company
Creativity

Marine Harvest’s work with the Camanachd Association won the award for the commitment of staff who regularly give up their spare time to help at events. Thanks in part to their support of the shinty leagues, interest in shinty has increased amongst young people all over Scotland.

Salmon Farming Company of the Year
Winners:

Wester Ross Fisheries Ltd (small to medium category)

Scottish Sea Farms (medium to large category)

Criteria:

Size – does it meet criteria?
Efficiency
Sustainability
Customer relationships
Working practices
Improving product quality
Employment issues
Future plans
Quality assurance

Small to medium category winners, Wester Ross Fisheries Ltd, provided evidence of sustainability at the core of a commercially successful business. They demonstrated good relationships with customers and the community in which they operate and a focus on providing a quality product.

Winners of the medium to large category, Scottish Sea Farms continue to demonstrate a high degree of efficiency and sustainability. They have built excellent customer relationships on the basis of their commitment to quality and provided evidence of sound working practices.