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Acknowledging leading growers and industry members’ outstanding contributions

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

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Past Excellence Winners

2025 Horticulture Awards for Excellence Winners

Syngenta Grower of the Year

Jeremy Haw, Hussey & Co

Seeka Marketer of the Year

Sonia Gabauer, Driscoll’s Australia

Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year

Craig Dingle, Kalfresh Vegetables

Hort Innovation Exporter of the Year Award

Mark Kable, Harvest Moon

Bayer Researcher of the Year Award

Penny Measham, Queensland Department of Primary Industries

Muirs Community Stewardship Award

Sam Licciardello, Orchard 1 Sixty

NAB Women in Horticulture Award

Melita Jurgens, Vee Jay’s Kalfresh

UPL Tech Innovation Award

Troy Qualischefski, Qualipac

VISY Industry Impact Award

Claire McClelland, Australian Fresh Produce Alliance

Butler Market Gardens Environmental & Sustainability Award

Angela Candelaro, Tripod Farmers Group

  • • A fresh produce grower/business that is outstanding across all aspects of production, including: growing, product quality, environmental management and staff management.

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