Today FarmIQ and NZIPIM have announced a brand-new accolade – the FarmIQ Rural Professional of the Year Award. This award is to recognise dedicated primary industry professionals who positively contribute to their industry, clients and colleagues.

This award accompanies the existing FarmIQ Emerging Rural Professional of the Year Award which celebrates passionate and innovative primary industry professionals with less than five years’ experience.

These awards are open to any individual that can demonstrate they make a positive impact on New Zealand farmers' business and the primary industry through their work. The prize for each award includes money to the value of $3000 towards professional development.

Download the Emerging Rural Professional of the Year Award Application Form and Prize Package information (including Terms and Conditions).

Download the Rural Professional of the Year Award Application Form and Prize Package information (including Terms and Conditions).

Applications close Monday 29 July. Further information is available in the full media release.