Nominations are now open for the 10th annual Dairy Woman of the Year as the industry searches for its next inspiring and passionate leader.
Dairy women are encouraged to nominate their role models in the industry before February when finalists will be put before the judging panel.
We continue to call for leaders beyond the farm gate who offer support to the wider dairy industry and its people, and who are committed to giving back to their communities, Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) chief executive Jules Benton said.
Nominees may not work for a farm business but be striving for the future of dairy through leadership in industry organisations.
Benton says she is hopeful this criteria will open the award to young women who haven’t had the same level of on-farm experience as previous recipients but whose experience is supplemented by a commitment to the industry through other avenues.
Fonterra’s group director for Farm Source Richard Allen says no other award in New Zealand specifically recognises and encourages the capability and success of women in the dairy industry.
“Each year we see many outstanding women nominated who are passionate about the dairy industry, leaders across the sector and in their communities and networks, and who are contributing to the frameworks that will enable the next generations of farmers to succeed.” Allen said.
For a nomination form go to:
https://www.dwn.co.nz/fonterra-dairy-woman-of-the-year-nomination-form/
