The Zanda McDonald Award, a prestigious trans-Tasman accolade that celebrates and fosters excellence in agriculture, has introduced the primary batch of finalists for 2025.
Three distinctive younger professionals from Australia have now been chosen, following interviews in Sydney on Monday. A complete of six finalists shall be chosen for this esteemed recognition, geared toward nurturing the subsequent era of leaders within the main sector. Three New Zealanders shall be chosen to hitch the Australian finalists subsequent week.
The Zanda McDonald Award gives an unique prize bundle, centered on tailor-made mentoring and academic alternatives. The Australian finalists have been chosen for his or her management, ardour, and impactful contributions to the agricultural business.
The Award is devoted to inspiring and growing future leaders in agriculture by offering unparalleled progress alternatives, mentorship, and entry to top-tier training.
The Australian finalists for 2025 are:
- Will Creek (35), Normal Supervisor – Properties Livestock for vertically built-in beef and cattle firm Stanbroke, Queensland
- Jack O’Connor (32), Supervisor of Oxton Park (household cropping, wool and prime lamb farm), primarily based in Harden, Southern NSW
- Felicity Taylor (29), Space Supervisor at Rabobank, Moree, Nation NSW
Richard Rains, lead decide and award mentor, expressed his enthusiasm concerning the spectacular pool of Australian expertise.
“The interview course of is at all times an thrilling expertise for us. It’s inspiring to see the fervour and drive of the subsequent era of ag leaders. Deciding on the finalists from a aggressive group was a troublesome resolution, nevertheless it was a privilege to study extra about their achievements and aspirations for the long run. We’re thrilled to welcome them to the Zanda McDonald Award household,” he mentioned.
Finalists turn into a part of the Award Alumni, having access to steady mentoring, networking alternatives, and help. The three New Zealand finalists shall be introduced subsequent week, and all six finalists will attend the Awards’ annual Affect Summit on the Gold Coast in March 2025. Throughout the summit, one Australian and one New Zealand winner shall be named at a celebratory night with business leaders and award companions.
The winners will obtain a powerful private improvement bundle, together with a tailor-made mentoring journey to each Australia and New Zealand, $10,000 for additional training or coaching, media teaching, and ongoing networking alternatives.
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