Why recognition is important in rural Australia
21/04/2021
Kondinin Group and ABC Rural are pleased to reveal the finalists of the 2020-21 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards (in alphabetic order):
Kondinin Group and ABC Rural Australian Farmer of the Year
James Brown
Jim Engelke
Matthew Davey
Russell Hocking
Young Farmer of the Year, sponsored by McDonald’s Australia
Andrew Terry
Emma Ayliffe
Matthew Glennan
Farming Legend of the Year
Prof Andrew Barr
Kevin Butler
Susan Finnigan
Rural Community Leader of the Year
Geoffrey Cox
Grace Brennan
Jackie Elliot
Kathryn Robertson
Rural Consultant of the Year, sponsored by Corteva Agriscience
Liz Reily
Dr Neil Moss
Rachel Bock
Agricultural Student of the Year, sponsored by AgriFutures Australia
Amy Munro
Jack Laurie
Philippa McCosker
Award for Excellence in Innovation, sponsored by Telstra
Andrew Terry
James Brown
Matthew Davey
Award for Excellence in Technology, sponsored by New Holland
Brett South
Matthew Davey
Award for Excellence in Diversification
Andrew Terry
Bernardino and Carly Rocca
Farren Atkinson
Award for Excellence in Agricultural Research
Prof Daniel Rodriguez
Prof David Jordan
Dr Edward Narayan
Dr Nicholas Berry
The iconic awards were placed ‘on hold’ last year as the country dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aspermont and Kondinin Group Publishing Director, Simon Tarmo, said the move to postpone the Awards was not made lightly and had the highest regard for the Awards in mind.
“By delaying our announcement until 2021, we ensured we did right by our winners and judges—who have done an amazing job processing all of the nominations—and also our sponsors and industry supporters, who help make the Awards a reality.”
“We are seriously impressed by our winners this year and look forward to publicly announcing them on 17 June at Parliament House, Canberra.”
The Announcement Ceremony will feature a live ABC Country Hour broadcast; announcing the winners Australia-wide from the event.
Award recipients will also participate in a one-day Leadership Program workshop, supported by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. It will provide the Award recipients with a fresh look at their leadership goals and give them a solid foundation for the next step in their leadership journey.
Kondinin Group thanks all sponsors and industry supporters, who have stood behind the Awards during this challenging year. The 2020 Awards are supported by Platinum Sponsors WFI; Award Sponsors McDonalds, AgriFutures, Corteva Agriscience, Telstra and New Holland; Industry Supporters the National Farmers’ Federation, AgSafe, Goldacres and Blundstone; Leadership Program supporter the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources; and Media Partner RM William’s OUTback.
For more information on the Awards, please visit www.farmeroftheyear.com.au