'Fisherman of the Year' title given to a woman for first time
The first woman to land a Fisherman of the Year accolade said she was determined to "normalise" the role of women in the industry.
Despite breaking this particular glass ceiling, Ms Mullenger said she wanted to be known as a "fisherman"."Men have done this job for years, historically built the industry, I'm not about to come in and take that title away from them," she said.The under 10-metre award, which refers to the size of fishing vessel, looked for "an individual who has demonstrated skill, determination, leadership ability and adaptability to change.
"That feeling of acceptance, I'm speaking out about British seafood and the small-scale fleet here in this country. "The industry is complicated, it's really complex. I try to educate myself as much as I can so I can sit at the table and be involved in discussions that may ultimately affect our future."
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