Three women in Suffolk have been shortlisted for a top food industry award. 

The Women In Meat Industry Awards is run by the publishers of Meat Management and recognises the important contributions women make across the meat industry. 

Winners are chosen through votes from the public while an expert judging panel selects the overall Meat Businesswomen of the Year.

Mia Tamburrini, owner of Raise The SteaksMia Tamburrini, owner of Raise The Steaks (Image: Mia Tamburrini)

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Mia Tamburrini, owner and butcher at Raise The Steaks in Sudbury, has been shortlisted for the Craft Butchery Award. 

She first entered the world of butchery in 2019 before opening a cutting unit in the town last year when she was 21.

M.E.A.T Ipswich has received two nominations in the awards. 

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Office administrator Hannah Denson and managing director Jane Dale have both been shortlisted for the Training and Education award.

The National Training Organisation based in Claydon has more than 35 years experience delivering apprenticeships to businesses and individuals across the country. 

The winners of the awards will be announced at a ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on November 29.