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Where an Award Becomes a Launchpad

Every winner has a different story, but they all share one thing in common – the Zanda McDonald Award has helped accelerate their journey.
 

From opening doors to an extraordinary network of mentors and industry leaders across Australia and New Zealand, to building confidence, creating lifelong connections, and providing opportunities they never imagined, the Award has had a lasting impact on careers, businesses and communities. Whether on-farm, in agribusiness, research, or leadership, our winners continue to shape the future of primary industries.


Read their stories to discover what the Award has meant to them, the opportunities it has created, and the difference it has made. If you see yourself in their journey, perhaps it's time to start your own. Why not apply?

Shannon Speight

2019 Joint Award Winner

Harriet Bremner-Pinckney

2023 Award Winner NZ

Maegen Blom

2025 Winner New Zealand

Nancy Crawshaw

2024 Award Winner NZ

Rhys Roberts

2022 Winner NZ

Sam Vivian-Greer

2021 Winner NZ

Charlie Perry

2022 Winner Australia

Mitch Highett

2023 Award Winner Australia

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