The North Queensland Agriculture Excellence Awards celebrate the outstanding businesses and individuals driving innovation, sustainability, and growth in the region’s agricultural industry. Recognising the dedication, ingenuity, and hard work of those making a difference, these awards showcase the best in North Queensland’s farming, agribusiness, and rural communities. Nominations open on 1st May 2025, inviting industry leaders, producers, and emerging talents to be acknowledged for their contributions. Winners will be announced and honoured at the prestigious North Queensland Growers Gala Dinner on 30th August in Bowen, bringing the industry together for an evening of celebration and recognition.
Farming Business of the Year Award
This award recognises an outstanding farming business that has demonstrated excellence across all aspects of production, innovation, and industry engagement.
Lifetime Contribution to Farming Award
This award recognises a dedicated farmer who has made a lasting impact on the agricultural industry through commitment, resilience, and leadership.
Emerging Leader in Agriculture Award
This award recognises a young individual (35 years or under – farmer, farm worker, or industry professional) who is making a significant impact in North Queensland’s agriculture industry.
Ag Tech Industry Impact Award
This award recognises a business or individual that is making a significant impact in North Queensland’s agricultural industry through innovative ag tech.
Community Stewardship Award
This award recognises an individual, agribusiness, or industry body that has demonstrated a strong commitment to community stewardship.
Sponsorship Opportunity
We invite you to be part of an exclusive opportunity to support and celebrate North Queensland’s agricultural leaders by sponsoring one of these prestigious awards, or the whole event!
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2023 Awards
At the 2023 North QLD Agriculture Excellence Awards, proudly sponsored by the Queensland Government Department of Primary Industries, we celebrated outstanding achievements with Dale Williams of Euri Gold Farms receiving the Grower Recognition Award and Luke Jurgens of NQ Aerovation honoured with the Industry Recognition Award.
We would also like to acknowledge and thank our 2023 Gala sponsors, Toyota Filby’s Motors, Elders, and AusVeg.
