Horticulture Awards for Excellence Winners | Horticulture Conference & Trade Show | Hort Connections

Acknowledging leading growers and industry members’ outstanding contributions

Congratulations to the 2025, 2024 and 2023 Horticulture Awards for Excellence winners.

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2025 Horticulture Awards for Excellence Winners

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Syngenta Grower of the Year

Jeremy Haw, Hussey & Co

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Seeka Marketer of the Year

Sonia Gabauer, Driscoll’s Australia

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Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year

Craig Dingle, Kalfresh Vegetables

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Hort Innovation Exporter of the Year Award

Mark Kable, Harvest Moon

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Bayer Researcher of the Year Award

Penny Measham, Queensland Department of Primary Industries

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Muirs Community Stewardship Award

Sam Licciardello, Orchard 1 Sixty

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NAB Women in Horticulture Award

Melita Jurgens, Vee Jay’s Kalfresh

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UPL Tech Innovation Award

Troy Qualischefski, Qualipac

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VISY Industry Impact Award

Claire McClelland, Australian Fresh Produce Alliance

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Butler Market Gardens Environmental & Sustainability Award

Angela Candelaro, Tripod Farmers Group

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2024 Horticulture Awards for Excellence Winners

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Syngenta Grower of the Year

Rocky Lamattina & Sons

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Seeka Marketer of the Year

Perfection Fresh Australia for the ‘Quke O’Qlock’ campaign

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Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year

Zeke Zalsman, Zaldeesh Farms

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Hort Innovation Exporter of the Year Award

Nutrano Produce Group

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Bayer Researcher of the Year Award

Doris Blaesing, RMCG

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Muirs Community Stewardship Award

Veg Education

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Boomaroo Nurseries Women in Horticulture Award

Bree Watson, Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers

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UPL Tech Innovation Award

RapidAim

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VISY Industry Impact Award

Ian Layden, QDAF, for the Gatton Smart Farm Ag Tech Showcase

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Butler Market Gardens Environmental & Sustainability Award

End Food Waste, Australian Banana Growers Council and Melons Australia

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2023 Horticulture Awards for Excellence Winners

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SYNGENTA GROWER OF THE YEAR

Pirrone Brothers

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MOYA Marketer Of The Year

Belinda Van Schaik from Hort Innovation 'Australian Mangoes' campaign

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Corteva Agriscience Young Grower Of The Year

Robert Arvier, West Pine Ag

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Hort Innovation Exporter Of The Year Award

Frank Frappa, Premier Fresh Australia

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Bayer Researcher Of The Year Award

Michael Rettke, SARDI

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E.E. Muir & Sons Community Stewardship Award

Allan McGann, drumMASTER (Agsafe)

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Boomaroo Nurseries Women In Horticulture Award

Angela Ruffo, Tripod Farmers Group

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UPL Tech Innovation Award

Kylie Hall, Hectre

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VISY Industry Impact Award

Bruce Scott, Campbells Fertiliser

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Butler Market Gardens Environmental & Sustainability Award

Fresh Select

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