Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year
This prestigious award sponsored by Ravensdown, recognises and honours people or groups who have made major contributions to the agricultural sector by communicating relevant and important information to the sector or about the sector. Those nominated do not have to be Guild members (though people nominating them must be), but they must be someone who has done an excellent job communicating with or to the rural sector, or on behalf of the rural sector.
Previous winners have included journalists and newspapers, authors, television producers, lobbyists, vets, consultants, information analysts... the list goes on. See the Roll of Honour.
Nominations for the 2024 Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year are now open
We're now calling for nominations for the 2024 Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year award. The award will be announced at Fieldays on Wednesday 12 June in Hamilton.
Nominations close: Friday 10 May 2024
Tips for your nomination
- provide as much detailed information as possible - there is a good chance some of the ten judges may not know the person you are nominating. The quality of the information you provide to support your nomination is almost as important as the contributions made by the person being nominated.
- Send supporting material - this should include examples to highlight the effectiveness of the communication. These could be published articles, speeches, events they have addressed, links to tv or radio items, or testimonials from people who have gained from a communication project.
- Supply two referees: These people may be contacted by the judges if more information is needed to assess the communicator’s skills and achievements “from the receiving end.”
Nominations close: Friday 10 May 2024
2023 winner - Tangaroa Walker
Dairy farmer, industry leader, and farming advocate Tangaroa Walker was announced as the 37th winner of the Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year award
The award recognises and honours individuals and groups that have made important contributions to the agricultural community by using their skills to effectively communicate issues, events, and information that are relevant to the sector.
Read the full media release here.
View the photos of the awards evening here.
