Zanda McDonald Award | About the Award

APPLICATIONS OPEN OCTOBER 1st - 31st 2023 FOR THE 2024 AWARD

If you are making a difference in agriculture, are passionate about what you’re doing, and are keen to further develop your skills, you should apply for the Zanda McDonald Award. This is an award that recognises determined and passionate young Kiwis and Aussies, and it could help take your career in agriculture to the next level, faster than you could possibly imagine.

OUR VISION FOR FINALISTS AND WINNERS:

Learn. Network. Experience. Grow.

Learn – from successful leaders and peers
Network - with the best in trans-Tasman agriculture
Experience – first-hand through a tailored mentoring programme
Grow – your capabilities, for personal and professional development

WHO CAN APPLY?

The award is open to individuals aged 21 - 35 years old who are residents and living in either Australia or New Zealand working in agribusiness.

Applicants must not be related to any person involved in the award scheme. Applicants must read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions associated with entering this award.

WHEN CAN I APPLY?

Applications for the Award are open each year from 1st - 31st October (close at 5 pm NZ time, no late applications accepted).

SHOULD I APPLY?

Past finalists and winners of the award have come from a variety of agricultural backgrounds: vets, cattle station managers, livestock consultants, beef, sheep, and/or dairy farmers, and self-employed agri-entrepreneurs. Applicants (and past finalists and winners) have also included those who've worked in the agribusiness corporate sector, such as Fonterra, Pamu Farms, Baker Ag in NZ; LambPro, QLD Depart. of Agriculture in Australia.

Regardless of where they all work and live, what all of our finalists and winners share is the drive to succeed, to make a difference within their industry and to make the most of the opportunities presented to them along the way. If this sounds like you, then why not take the leap and apply?

Applicants must display a passion and a desire to improve their industry. The award winner must be prepared to represent the Zanda McDonald Award as an ambassador during their term. For example, they may be invited to represent the award at industry events, field days, or industry conferences.

KEY DATES FOR THE 2024 AWARD

Shortlist Judging will take place first three weeks of November
5 from each country will be selected to be interviewed in the first week of December. The exact date of interviews will be advertised when interviews open to ensure availability.
3 Finalists from each country will be announced at interviews and invited to attend Impact Summit
Announcement of Winner from each country to be made at Impact Summit – Feb/March

For any questions about the application or the award process, please contact info@zandamcdonaldaward.com