Established in 2014, the Zanda McDonald Award was created to identify, inspire and develop emerging leaders who will shape the future of primary industries across Australia and New Zealand.

 

Each year, outstanding young professionals are selected to take part in a leadership experience unlike any other.

 

Through tailored mentoring, access to influential business and industry leaders across primary industries, and membership of an exceptional trans-Tasman alumni network, finalists and winners gain new perspectives, valuable relationships and opportunities that continue long after their Award year concludes.

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What you'll gain
 

Learn

Gain insights and perspectives from some of the most respected business and industry leaders across primary industries.

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Connect

Build lifelong relationships with leaders, alumni, sponsors and fellow finalists across Australia and New Zealand.

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Experience

Take part in a tailored mentoring journey designed around your aspirations, interests and leadership development.

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Grow

Develop the confidence, capability and perspective to lead within your business, your community and the future of primary industries.

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More than winning​

 

Becoming a finalist is an achievement in itself.

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Finalists are invited to attend the annual Award Impact Summit, where they connect with industry leaders, fellow finalists, sponsors and alumni. They also become part of the prestigious Zanda alumni network, a lifelong community of emerging leaders who continue to support and learn from one another throughout their careers.
 

For two finalists - one from Australia and one from New Zealand - the journey continues as Zanda McDonald Award winners, with a personalised mentoring experience and opportunities to represent the Award as ambassadors within the primary industries community.

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Ready to take the next step?

 

Applications open every October.

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