Nominations Open – Citrus Australia Industry Awards

It’s time to celebrate you, the people who make our industry great, so as part of our annual Australian Citrus Congress, nominations are now open for Citrus Australia’s Industry Awards. 

Do you know someone you think deserves to be recognised for their proven achievements in innovation within our industry, or someone who should be recognised in our Hall of Fame for their tireless years of service?  

Is there a young person in your organisation you think would be encouraged by some recognition? 

Or do you represent a company you think should be recognised for its service and dedication to our industry?  

 

The categories up for grabs are:

 

• Value Chain Innovator - 2024 Winner: Allen Jenkin, Ironbark Citrus, Qld – Grower/Packer 

• Hall of Fame - 2024 Winners: Greg and Sue Chislett, Chislett Farms, Vic – Nursery/Grower/Packer & Nick Ulcoq (retired), Qld- Grower/Advocate 

• Emerging Leader - 2024 Winner: Ben Knispel, Nippys, SA – Packer/Grower/Processor

• Service to Industry - 2024 Winners: Malcolm Smith, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Qld – Citrus Breeder/Researcher

   

Nominations for the Industry Awards close on Friday November 22.

Winners will be announced at the 2025 Australian Citrus Congress in The Riverina in NSW from March 18 to 20.

 

AWARD CATEGORIES AND CRITERIA

Value Chain Innovator  

The Value Chain Innovator award highlights innovation at any point in the supply chain, acknowledging leaders or businesses who can communicate their significant and proven achievements in innovation. These achievements are demonstrated through impacts on company ROI and performance, increased profile, unique marketing or branding of the company or products. Those who give back to industry through their innovation – via increased profile, improve efficiencies, new varieties, etc – will be highly considered. 

Hall of Fame  

This is an annual award in the form of a life membership to growers who have left the industry or are retiring out of the business. To be inducted into the ‘Citrus Australia Hall of Fame’, growers should have provided outstanding service to the industry, been active in the industry, by serving or volunteering with a Citrus Australia committee, and have further developed the industry. Please note that this award can be awarded posthumously. 

Emerging Leader 

The Emerging Leader award recognises a younger grower or grower packer (up to the age of 40) for industry leadership, advocacy, progressive farming and driving change through thought leadership and innovations to processes and technology.  

Service to Industry 

The Service to Industry award is open to companies and individuals whose time and dedication have left a legacy on industry. These recipients have dedicated time to service the citrus industry through expertise in research, extension and facilitation, leadership and advocacy.

 

To nominate someone, please download the Citrus Australia Awards Nomination Form, fill it out and email to office@citrusaustralia.com.au

NOMINATIONS FOR THE AWARDS CLOSE ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22.