Welcome to the web site of The Carol Trewin Young Food Writers Award. This special award, launched in November 2010, aims to encourage a new generation of young food writers living, working in or connected with the West Country. The award is in memory of Carol Trewin, the much loved and respected Food and Farming Editor of The Western Morning News, a BBC presenter, broadcaster and producer, and the author of three books, including the acclaimed posthumous publication, ‘The Devon Food Book’. STOP PRESS 28/09/2011 - Announcing the winner of The Carol Trewin Young Food Writers Award 2011 Carol Trewin A member and supporter of the Slow Food movement, Carol believed strongly that food should be ‘good, clean and fair’ and she worked to promote this in her writings and work. She believed that it was important for young people to know where food comes from and the realities of the food chain. The Carol Trewin Young Food Writers Award, open to young, aspiring food writers connected with the West Country and under the age of 30, will be overseen by West Country author and publisher James Crowden, and food, wine and travel author and journalist Marc Millon, in association with The Western Morning News, which will publish the winning entry.