Award Categories

There are 12 different award categories to enter.Nominations are now closed.

Winners to be announced at the Awards held on 10 August, Airforce Museum, Christchurch

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Employer of the Year

This award recognises an employer in the Arable sector (large or small) who has demonstrated exemplary employment practices in place that support employee wellbeing and health & safety practices. Encourage employment retention, promote a positive culture and offer or support a progressive career pathway in the Arable sector/industry.

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Plant Breeder/
Plant Researcher Award

This award is an opportunity to recognise an individual or team who has shown success in either plant breeding or plant research (forages, cereals and vegetables) within the last 5 years.

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Arable Researcher of the Year

This award is an opportunity to recognise a researcher or research team whose work has contributed to the ongoing success of the New Zealand arable industry. Nominees could include researchers from universities, levy groups, CRIs, industry or other institutions, companies or organisations.

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Grower of the Year - Maize

We invite nominations from industry and farmers for the Grower of the Year- Maize. This award recognises a grower who produces high quality, high yielding Maize crops while adhering to Good Arable Management Practice.

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Grower of the Year - Grain

We invite nominations from industry and farmers for the Grower of the Year – Grain. This award recognises a grower who produces high quality, high yielding Grain crops while adhering to Good Arable Management Practice.

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Grower of the Year - Small Seeds

We invite nominations from industry and farmers for the Grower of the Year- Small Seeds. This award recognises a grower who produces high quality, high yielding Small Seeds crops while adhering to Good Arable Management Practice.

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Agronomist of the Year

This award recognises an agronomist who has up to the minute knowledge of crop options and agronomy and goes above and beyond to help their growers produce high quality, profitable crops.

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Environmental & Sustainability Award

This award recognises an arable farmer/business producing high quality crops while effectively demonstrating practices and/or innovations that reduce environmental impacts.

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Emerging Talent Award

This award recognises a newcomer demonstrating a passion for and early-stage leadership within, the arable industry. This person might be a grower, researcher, industry spokesperson, foodie, journalist, or anyone associated with the industry.

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Arable Farmer of the Year

This award recognises an Arable farmer who excels in all aspects of the arable industry. The judges will be looking for a sustainable farm business, which balances production and profitability requirements against environmental and community outcomes, as well as evidence of long-term commitment to the industry.

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Arable Food Champion

This award recognises an individual or company going above and beyond to source, promote and sell amazing food and/or beverage products made of quality New Zealand-grown arable ingredients

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Innovation Award

This award recognises those across the Arable sector who are innovative and lead the way for others to follow. Someone who is prepared to develop and/or trial new crops or build new tools, techniques, and methods with the aim of improving the economic and environmental sustainability of their business. This person might be a grower, researcher, industry spokesperson, foodie, journalist or anyone associated with the industry.

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