Victorian Awards for Excellence Dinner 2024












AUSVEG VIC and E.E. Muir & Sons Awards for Excellence Dinner

The AUSVEG VIC Awards for Excellence event shines the spotlight on some of the highest achieving Victorian vegetable growers and industry members in the sector.

The event offers a chance for the Victorian vegetable and potato value chain to come together every year to develop new and strengthen existing connections. The growers and industry members who are nominated provide a snapshot of the amazing achievements of Victoria’s vegetable industry.

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners, and thank you to our sponsors for their ongoing support.



Victorian Awards for Excellence Highlights

E.E. MUIR & SONS VEGETABLE FARM OF THE YEAR AWARD


E.E. Muir & Sons Vegetable Farm of the Year Award:

A vegetable or potato grower that is outstanding across all aspects of vegetable production, including growing, environmental management, staff management and product quality.

A grower that is innovative, challenges convention and implements efficient practices (such as integrated pest management, minimising wastage, water conservation, precision agriculture, technology advances, and value-adding to product).

A grower who actively contributes to the broader industry (such as participating in international R&D tours, industry committees, forums, conferences or field days).

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VISY YOUNG PERSON IN HORTICULTURE AWARD

Visy Young Person in Horticulture Award:

A young person (under 35 yo) who works in a vegetable growing business.

A person who demonstrates a high level of commitment to the industry, possibly illustrated through involvement in off-farm activities, participation as a member of industry groups/committees or in community activities (such as Landcare).

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BOOMAROO NURSERIES WOMEN IN HORTICULTURE AWARD

Boomaroo Nurseries Women in Horticulture Award:

A female industry member that has demonstrated outstanding ability and success in their chosen field, whether it is growing, research and development, farm management, or otherwise.

An individual that is pro-active and has shown commitment to achieving success in the industry.

An individual that has a reputation for mentoring women in horticulture.

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BUTLER MARKET GARDENS ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

Butler Market Gardens Environmental & Sustainability Award:

An individual who has demonstrated a commitment to implement sustainable farming practices on-farm.

An individual who has developed an innovative solution to meet an environmental challenge on-farm.

An individual who has shown leadership in promoting environmental issues in the local and wider community.

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VEGNET VICTORIA R&D ADOPTION AND INDUSTRY IMPACT AWARD

VegNET Victoria R&D Adoption and Industry Impact Award:

A grower who has changed practice or adopted new technology onfarm because of being involved in a levy funded R&D project.

An individual or business that has invested in creating or has implemented a system of technology or business practice which has resulted in a significant contribution to best farm practice or in cost savings through the value chain.

A grower who is perceived by the industry and their peers as a leader and influencer to improve the productivity, profitability and sustainability of the vegetable industry beyond their individual business.

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ELDERS COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AWARD

Elders Community Stewardship Award:

An individual or business that is proactive in developing and/or implementing a system or program of safe storage and use of onfarm materials above and beyond industry standards.

An individual or business that engages in local or national community events/ initiatives with the objective of developing wider industry.

An individual or business that demonstrates the responsible planning and management of resources, leading to beneficial environmental impacts.

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