Deadline: 28-Feb-23
Nominations are now open for the Australian Farmer of the Year Awards, which invites individuals and families involved in farming enterprises or rural communities.
The Kondinin Group and ABC Rural Australian Farmer of the Year Awards are designed to celebrate and applaud the outstanding achievements of those individuals and families making a significant contribution to Australian Agriculture.
Nominations are provided by the community, with winners selected by a panel of judges comprising respected Australian agricultural industry leaders, each with a unique understanding of Australian agriculture.
Award winners will take part in a Leadership Program supported by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. This Major Prize, a one-day workshop aimed at leadership development within the agricultural industry, allows Award winners to develop their leadership capacity, grow industry networks and build their communication skills to represent the bright future of the industry.
Award Information
- Australian Farmer of the Year Award, 2023
- The annual Australian Farmer of the Year Award recognises farming individuals that demonstrate innovation, professionalism and a determination to succeed in the field of agriculture.
- They will be strong contributors to the overall success of the agricultural sector in Australia.
- Young Farmer of the Year Award, 2023
- This award will recognise farmers aged 18 to 35 who demonstrate a highly professional, innovative and sustainable approach to their farming enterprise. In addition it will highlight their passion and long term commitment to the industry.
- Rural Community Leader of the Year Award, 2023
- The Rural Community Leader of the Year is an individual who goes over and above for the rural community in which they reside. This can be demonstrated by their commitment to community based events or their on-going effort to improve the lives of those in their community.
- Rural Consultant of the Year Award, 2023
- Australia’s rural communities are serviced by some of the nation’s best consultants. The strength of the relationship between farmers and their consultants is often longstanding and based on a mutual respect and often an underlying friendship;
- The Rural Consultant of the year award seeks to recognise those individuals who continue to meet & exceed the needs of their farming communities and ensure the overall success of the industry.
- Agricultural Student of the Year Award, 2023
- This Award looks to seek out those studying an agricultural field who are excelling in those studies; demonstrating an enthusiasm for learning, a thorough understanding of the Australian agricultural industry, empathy for primary producers and a commitment to rural and regional Australia.
- Award for Excellence in Agricultural Research, 2023
- From seed development and animal breeding through to natural resource management and machinery improvements; Australian agriculture owes much of its success to agricultural researchers. This award recognises those who have dedicated themselves to the improvement of farming today and into the future.
Nomination Guidelines
- Nominations are open to individuals and families involved in farming enterprises or rural communities;
- Entrants can nominate themselves or be nominated by a third party;
- The Awards for Excellence in “Innovation”, “Technology” and “Diversification and Sustainability” will be chosen from the Australian Farmer of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year award categories, or at the discretion of the Senior Judges.
For more Information, visit Australian Farmer of The Year Award.