SOME of the horticulture's high flyers are among the extensive list of finalists for this year's National Awards for Excellence to be presented at Hort Connections 2023.
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Regarded as horticulture industry's most prestigious recognition, the awards attracted 88 nominations of growers, businesses, research and industry representatives for nine award categories.
Among them, three of the mostly highly regarded are the Syngenta Grower of the Year, Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year and Boomaroo Nurseries Women in Horticulture awards.
The awards will be announced on Wednesday, June 7, at the National Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner, the capstone event for Hort Connections 2023 taking place from June 5 to7 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
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The awards highlight the accomplishments of the industry's leaders and gives an opportunity for the industry to celebrate the best and brightest in their field.
They also recognise outstanding growers in multiple categories across horticulture, as well as researchers, innovative businesses and leading exporters.
Industry members from around Australia have nominated potential Award candidates, with winners chosen by an independent panel of growers and industry stalwarts from across the horticulture supply chain.
Hort Connections spokesperson Nathan McIntyre said congratulated each nominee on their nomination and wished them the best of luck.
"To be nominated for an award at Hort Connections is a great honour, and all the nominees have demonstrated their commitment to the horticultural industry and have made a valuable contribution to its ongoing growth and success," Mr McIntyre said.
"I would also like to thank those who nominated their peers and colleagues for an award in recognition of their hard work and dedication."
Nominees for the 2023 National Awards for Excellence
Syngenta Grower of the Year
- Adam & Chris Schreurs - Schreurs & Sons
- Brendon Hoyle - Ashbern Farms
- Con Laftsis - Laftsis Fresh Produce Pty Ltd
- Daryl & Sally Boardman - Sunnyspot
- Murray Collins - Collins Bros
- Pirrone Brothers
- Shane Eldridge - Eldridge Fresh Organics
- Taylor Family Produce
- Templeton Farming Enterprises
- Tyrone Dickson & Darren Nichol - April Sun Farms
- Vee Jays Kalfresh Pty Ltd
Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year
- Daniel Quattrocchi - Monika's Organics
- Jarryd Dolling - Dolling Produce
- Joe & Dominic Boratto - Boratto Farms
- Joseph Napoleone - Red Rich Fruits
- Luigi Mondello - Gawler River Produce
- Mark Russo - Adelaide Hydrofresh
- Mitch Brimblecome - Moira Farming
- Robert Arvier - West Pine Ag
- Sam Pike - Sandy Creek Pineapple Co
Bayer Researcher of the Year
- Ben Hill-Ling - AgXtra
- Dr Jianhua Mo - NSW Department of Primary Industries
- Dr Michael Rettke - SARDI
- Dr Simon Baxter - University of Melbourne
- Kevin Dodds - NSW Department of Primary Industries
- Penny Measham - QDA
- Prof Femi Askinsanmi - QQAFI
- Simon Newett - Queensland Department of Agriculture & Fisheries
- Stewart Lindsay - Department of Agriculture & Fisheries
Butler Market Gardens Environment & Sustainability
- Andrew Smith - R & R Smith
- Applied Horticultural Research
- Fresh Select
- Kane Busch - Busch Organics
- Mitch Pursehouse - Naturpac
- Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers
- Robert Arvier - West Pine Ag
- Sam Pike - Sandy Creek Pineapple Company
- Steve Mackinlay - Stahmann Webster
- Venus Citrus Company Pty Ltd
UPL Tech Innovation Award
- Applied Horticultural Research
- Eitan Dan - CropX Ltd
- Kylie Hall - Hectre
- LYRO Robotics
- Sentek Technologies
- Melons Australia
- Nelson Australia
- Onside & Kiwifruit Vine Health
- Tyrone Dickson & Darren Nichol - April Sun Farms
- Wyma Solutions
E.E. Muir & Sons Community Stewardship
- Allan McGann - drumMUSTER (AgSafe)
- Ann Lyster - Lyster Orchards
- Green Solutions Wide Bay
- Joseph Clarke - Centrefarm/ALEDA
- Kalfresh Vegetables
- Kylie Jackson - Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers
- Michael Tran - E.E.Muir & Sons
- Susan Finger - Vernview Pty Ltd
- Trevor Ranford - Summerfruit
Hort Innovation Exporter of the Year
- Agatha Chau - Centre West Exports
- Austchilli Group
- Colleen Dangerfield - VFS Exports
- Craig Spencer - Cater & Spencer
- Frank Frappa - Premier Fresh Australia
- Gianni Lastella - Farmer Group
- Jade King - Green Valley Fingerlimes
- Jeremy Haw - Hussey and Co.
- Kees Versteeg - Qualipac
- The Avolution
Boomaroo Nurseries Women in Horticulture
- Angela Ruffo - Tripod Farmers Group
- Ann Lyster - Lyster Orchards
- Bree Watson - Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetables Growers
- Colleen Dangerfield - VFS Exports
- Jane Taylor - Coles
- Jessica Jurgens - Vee Jays Kalfresh
- Liteisha Lochert - Solan Pty Ltd
- Monika Fiebig - Monika's Organics Pty
- Rowena Petrie - Royston Petrie Seeds
- Susan Finger - D&S Finger
VISY Industry Impact
- Bruce Scott - Campbells Fertiliser
- Daniel Fuller - Plants Grow Here
- Danny Le Feuvre - Australian Honey Bee Industry Council
- David de Paoli - Austchilli Group
- Dean Morris - Moricom Orchards Pty Ltd
- Glenbernie Orchard Pty Ltd
- goFARM Australia
- Justin Longhurst - Welby Garden Centre
- Peter Petsios - SA Tomato Co Nursery
- Tasmanian Berries - Andrew Terry
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