KATIE Potter, of Tim Potter Family Butchers in Fore Street, Wellington, has beaten off competition from across the country to win a national title.

The Women In Meat Industry Awards 2020 had 51 finalists and ten category winners, and Katie won the ‘Rising Star’ award.

Katie has recently launched Katie’s Pantry in the popular butcher’s shop and has developed a roaring trade. She also rises early every Thursday to pack 40 ‘paid forward’ meat and vegetable boxes for families facing food poverty and is also supporting local schools.

Katie said: “I am delighted to have won the rising star award. I can’t thank my family, friends and customers enough for taking the time to vote for me. It really does mean the world to me that their support has enabled me to win this amazing award.”