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An opportunity that money just can’t buy

Updated: Apr 24, 2020

We’re thrilled to announce the prize package for the 2021 Zanda McDonald Award.

It will provide the winner with opportunities that money just can’t buy. This impressive personal development package will put you in the passenger seat with some of the biggest and best agriculture operators in Australasia, and is widely regarded as a career and life-changing experience.

Are you making a difference in agriculture, passionate about what you’re doing, and keen to further develop your skills? Register your interest now, and ensure you’re kept in the loop about applications for the 2021 Zanda McDonald Award.

The prize includes:a one-year position on the Zanda McDonald Award Advisory Group. This includes being a judge of the 2022 Award

  • a fully personalised mentoring trip across Australia and/or New Zealand, where you can spend time with leaders across all areas of the primary sector. This trip is 100% tailored to your desired areas of interest and growth

  • All travel and accommodation expenses for the mentoring trip, including flights on a private jet, ensuring you to can get remote and varied locations in style and comfort!

  • an education or training package suited to your needs, up to the value of $10,000*

  • a one-on-one visit from an industry mentor to spend a day with you at your place of work

  • a full day tailored media training session

  • a one-year position on the Zanda McDonald Award Advisory Group. This includes being a judge of the 2022 Award

  • all expenses paid trip to the 2021and 2022 Platinum Primary Producers Conference

  • Lifetime membership to the Platinum Primary Producers (PPP) Group

  • $2,000 cash

The prize is not limited to the winner. There are also some amazing opportunities for those who make it to the top three, including an all-expenses paid trip to the 2021 PPP Conference, access to mentors from the PPP Group, a one-on-one visit from an industry mentor, and a full day tailored media training session.

Applications for the 2021 Award are open from 1st – 31st August 2020, and is open to individuals aged 21 – 35 years old who are living and working in the agriculture sector in either Australia or New Zealand. Click here


now to register your interest.

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