Services to Primary Production Award 2011
11 July 2011
The Advisory Board of Agriculture (ABA) is calling for nominations for the Service to Primary Production Award.
The Award recognises the long-term achievement of a person associated with any aspect of agriculture, including farming, education, government and the service industries.
Last year’s award went to Mallala farmer John Lush, former president of the Mallala Agricultural Bureau, the Grains Council of Australia and the South Australia’s Farmers’ Federation.
Mr Lush held 24 senior board appointments throughout his career and is an innovative farmer committed to the continued improvement of many farming and agri -political bodies.
ABA Chair, Mr Richard Murdoch said: “We are keen to again recognise a person who has made a lifelong commitment to improving agriculture in South Australia. This person should be dedicated to the sector and be someone who has provided exceptional service.”
Mr Murdoch said the awards are part of the ABA’s ongoing commitment to the future of farming in the state.
“The Services to Primary Production Award is one of a suite of scholarships, fellowships, bursary’s and awards which the ABA offer to help encourage, promote and create opportunities for people in the sector,” he said.
“We encourage you to step forward and nominate someone you believe is outstanding in the field and deserves recognition.”
Nominations are welcome for people from any area involved with primary production, including the service industries, government, education and agri-politics. Simply download the nomination form available on the Ag Bureau web site: (http://www.agbureau.com.au/awards/service_to_agriculture_award)
Applications close Friday 12 August 2011. The award finalists will be invited to attend the Agricultural Bureau of SA’s AGM / Awards Night coined the “Spirit of Excellence” Award Night, to be held Monday 12 September 2011. The Spirit of Excellence Awards Night is supported by the ABA, Primary Industries and Resources SA, advisory company RSM Bird Cameron and the Stock Journal.
For media enquiries phone:
Richard Murdoch
Chair, Advisory Board of Agriculture
President, Agricultural Bureau of SA
Phone: 0419 842 419
