WHO CAN APPLY?
Applications for the 2024 Award are open to individuals who are residents of New Zealand or Australia, are 21 - 35 years of age (as of 31 August 2023) and who are living and working in the agriculture sector in either Australia or NZ.
WHEN CAN I APPLY?
Applications are open for the month of October. You can apply for the 2024 Award any time between Sunday 1 October to Tuesday 31 October 2023 (close 5pm New Zealand time, no exceptions).
If you're interested in applying for the 2024 Award, register your interest here and we'll be in touch in early July 2023 to tell you how and when to apply.
HOW DO I APPLY?
From Sunday 1 October 2023, all applicants will be required to complete an online application form available through this website.
As part of your submission, you'll need to provide:
1. A short written bio (approx 80 words), including
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Your name, your job/role, where you live and work
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A brief explanation of what you do
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Your proudest achievement
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Hobbies or interest(s).
2. A short video clip. The clip must be no more than 1 minute long. No additional marks will be given for editing or graphics. You can take the clip on a mobile device, iPad or similar (maximum 1 minute).
The clip must include:
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Your name and job/role
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A brief explanation of what you do
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A statement about where your passion for your industry lies, and how you’re making your mark - or how you see yourself making your mark.
You will need to load your video to Dropbox, Google Drive or similar, then paste the link into the designated field in the online application form. If you have any issues or are unable to load your video, email hello@zandamcdonaldaward.com and we'll be in touch to help.
3. A 250 word submission. You are required to explain how you would benefit from a tailored mentoring package, where you would like to be in your career in five years, and how you would be a fitting ambassador for this award.
4. You may upload up to 3 supporting documents. It is strongly recommended that one of these is your CV/Resume. Each document must be no more than 10MB max.
The prize package involves a tailored mentoring trip, which will require time away from work. If appropriate, you will need to seek consent from your employer before applying.
ABOUT THE PROCESS
From the applications, the Zanda McDonald Award judges will create a shortlist from each country, the shortlist will be invited to attend an interview in early December. From the interviews finalists will be selected in each country, and finalists are invited to attend the Impact Summit the following year where the winner will be announced at the celebration dinner.
KEY DATES FOR THE 2024 AWARD
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Applications open 1st October - 31st October 2023
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Shortlist Judging will take place first three weeks of November
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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.
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Finalists from each country will be announced at interviews and invited to attend Impact Summit
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Announcement of Winner from each country to be made at Impact Summit – Feb/March