Women in AgriBusiness Award 2024

What is the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award?

Women who are making a positive impact or contributing to the prosperity of Australia’s agricultural and rural industries are encouraged to enter the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. This is Australia’s leading award celebrating the leadership of women in Australia’s agricultural and rural industries, businesses and communities. The awards recognise female rural leaders with the drive and determination to lead and who manage the challenges of being a women in agribusiness, many of which are unique. The winner in each state and territory receives a $15,000 Westpac grant for their project, business or program, access to professional development opportunities and alumni networks. Each state and territory winner goes into a national final, with a national winner and runner up.

Why enter the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award?

The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award has a significant profile. For 21 years, it’s been recognised by parliamentarians, industry, media and Award alumni as a program of influence. Winners in previous years have included women with businesses and programs across countless sectors from cut flowers, Indigenous foods, viticulture, sustainability, the arts, to horsemanship. Entering the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award is a strategic decision. Entrants know that success in these prestigious agribusiness awards will promote their business, program or initiative cost effectively. Their secret is maximising their award success. Winning a business award is a talking point with client and potential clients, too. It adds important credibility to your business, project or program. Finalists and winner take every opportunity to share their win or their role as a finalist with their community, customers or clients.

Who can enter the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award?

Entrants can be located in any corner or Australia. Your location is no obstacle to entering. Applicants must have an existing project, business or program which is live and up and running and which meets one of these categories: Community, Collaboration, Commercial. Importantly too, the project, business or program must align to the values of the Award:

• Empathetic
• Authentic
• Cooperative
• Confident
• Courageous
• Grit
• Resourceful
• Pragmatic
• Clarity of Purpose
• Inclusive
• Innovative.

How to enter the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Writing an award entry for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award takes time, so be prepared. The upsides outweigh the commitment of time, however. Knowing how to write your award entry to position yourself for success is a great skill to have. Entering the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award gives you an opportunity to reflect on what you have achieved and where you are going. How has your business or initiative moved forward? What were the challenges you’ve overcome? Entries close on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 at 5pm AEDT (NT applications close Friday, 26 January 2024). Entries must be made via the award entry online portal before closing time. Contact details of two referees must be provided with the entry. Entrants are encouraged to contact their state or territory coordinator before submitting their application. The coordinator will guide entrants through the application and give feedback on the project, program or business you are entering into the award.

Get help from professional business award writers

Success in the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award is about making sure you are running a strong business, program or project. Proving this is all to do with writing business award entries that make a massive impact. If you are looking for extra help in crafting an outstanding business awards submission, contact us or ring us on 02 8036 5532 or 0448 566 377.