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Why enter the NZ Dairy Industry Awards?

There are lots of reasons to enter the NZ Dairy Industry Awards. From learning opportunities to recognition for your hard work to a prize pool valued at over $800k, there's something for everyone. 

Learn.Connect.Grow.

Accelerate your learning and development, challenge yourself, raise the bar and climb your career ladder.

Stand out 

Stand out from the herd, showcase your skills and turn your passion and drive into something that sets you apart.

Be rewarded

Improve your prospects and grow your skills. Be rewarded for your hard work with prize money, recognition and industry exposure. 

"My future farming goals are to continue working in the industry, encouraging other people to join and set an example for future generations who are thinking of joining"

Emma Udell
2021 Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Trainee of the Year

"I might be standing there but it is a win for everyone. It is such a big thing, I am nothing without my people, I can't do my job without my people, so this win is a reflection of them."

Sam Dodd
2022 Waikato Dairy Manager of the Year 

"We want to run our own farm in the future and while we have plans for that you have to be flexible enough and be ready for opportunities."

Jonathan & Stacey Hoets
2022 Canterbury/North Otago Share Farmer of the Year

"What does responsible farming mean to us? It’s really all-inclusive, it’s environmental sustainability, it’s looking after the land, environment and water, it’s looking after the animals and our people."

Cameron Henderson,
Winner of the Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award 2023

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