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Queensland Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 8, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson has announced two new rural awards.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am pleased to announce that we are establishing two awards in 2016 to recognise those who have made outstanding contributions to a better future in agriculture, fisheries or forestry,\u201d Ms Donaldson said.<\/p>\n

The Peter Kenny Medal and $3000 will recognise innovation leading to profitability and sustainability.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMr Kenny was an influential and devoted advocate of agriculture, rural education and regional communities,\u201d Ms Donaldson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a teacher working in rural and remote regions of Queensland before going on to manage and own agricultural enterprises.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeter Kenny had a passion for agriculture and rural issues and his focus was clearly on educating the next generation of producers.<\/p>\n

\u201cApplicants must be involved in agriculture, fisheries or forestry in some capacity. Candidates will be considered from agribusiness, education, farm-based production, the supply chain, research or advocacy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The second prize is the Minister\u2019s Emerging Leaders Award.
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\n\u201cIt will recognise an individual from within the primary industry sector who has demonstrated outstanding leadership or potential to make a contribution to their field or profession, the wider industry and the community,\u201d Ms Donaldson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is important to encourage young leaders and for this reason the prize will be for those aged 18 to 30.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe winner will receive a $2000 prize to further develop their career and leadership capabilities.”<\/p>\n

Nominations for both awards will open on August 19 and close on October 14.<\/p>\n

Winners will be announced at the AgFutures Conference in Brisbane on November 22.<\/p>\n