The best and brightest of Victoria’s vegetable growers, researchers and industry members have been recognised and celebrated at the 2018 AUSVEG VIC and Wolfdene Industry Awards for Excellence.
Around 200 growers and industry members gathered at Kooyong Tennis Club on Friday 13 April to celebrate the important contributions of members of the state’s vegetable and wider horticulture industry, and showcase their leadership, dedication and innovation.
The awards were also attended by local political figures, including the Member for Bass Brian Paynter MP, and the Shadow Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises Neale Burgess MP, reinforcing the important contribution of the vegetable industry in Victoria.
The winners of the AUSVEG VIC Awards for Excellence are as follows:
- Michael Bogicevic, Coolibah Herbs – Grower of the Year (proudly sponsored by E.E. Muir & Sons).
- Daniel Hammond, Bulmer Farms – Young Grower of the Year (proudly sponsored by Wolfdene).
- Danyang Ying, CSIRO – Industry Impact (proudly sponsored by AUSVEG VIC).
- East Gippsland Vegetable Innovation Days – Community Stewardship Award (proudly sponsored by FreshSelect).
- Lisa Corrigan, Corrigans Produce Farms – Women in Horticulture (proudly sponsored by Boomaroo).
- Jessica Page, IPM Technologies – Researcher of the Year (proudly sponsored by Visy).
- Chris Odell, Odell Bros – Environmental Award (proudly sponsored by Butler Market Gardens).
- Schreurs & Sons – R&D Adoption Award (proudly sponsored by VegNET Victoria).
"The AUSVEG VIC and Wolfdene Awards for Excellence is an important event on the Victorian vegetable industry calendar. It plays an instrumental role in building the industry through recognising the achievements of individuals and businesses and congratulating these industry leaders throughout Victoria," said AUSVEG VIC State Manager Tom Cohen.
"The Awards for Excellence are a great way to bring everyone together in a social setting to recognise and celebrate the work that has been achieved throughout the year.
"I would like to congratulate every individual and business that was nominated for an award and thank them for their dedication to the industry and support of AUSVEG VIC."
The winners will be nominated in their respective categories at the National Awards for Excellence, to be held during the Hort Connections 2018 horticulture industry conference at the Brisbane Convention Centre from 18-20 June.
AUSVEG VIC is the leading vegetable industry body representing the interests of vegetable producers in Victoria and provides growers with a united voice and strong representation with all levels of government.
For photographs of the awards ceremony or to request more information or an interview with award winners, please contact AUSVEG VIC using the details below.
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