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Agriculture Minister Mark Furner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 15, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

Key influencers and innovators in the agriculture sector have been invited to nominate for the Peter Kenny Medal and the Minister\u2019s Emerging Leader Award.<\/p>\n

Agriculture Minister Mark Furner said the two awards were a way of identifying and supporting innovators and leaders in the sector.<\/p>\n

“As with previous years, we are inviting nominations of those who have made outstanding contributions to an even better future in Queensland agriculture, fisheries or forestry,” Mr Furner said.”<\/p>\n

The Peter Kenny Medal – which offers $3000 prize money – is for innovation leading to profitability and sustainability.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“We all remember Mr Kenny as a passionate advocate for agriculture, rural education and regional communities in our state,” Mr Furner said.<\/p>\n

“As a teacher working in rural Queensland, and an agricultural entrepreneur, he was a champion for educating new generations of producers.<\/p>\n

“Candidates could work in agribusiness, education, farm-based production, the supply chain, research or advocacy, or an associated field.”<\/p>\n

Mr Furner said the other award was the Minister\u2019s Emerging Leader Award.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“This is in recognition of those individuals who show outstanding leadership, or the potential to make a significant contribution to their field of interest, the wider industry and the rural community,” he said.<\/p>\n

“Influential young leaders represent the future of agriculture in Queensland.<\/p>\n

“Candidates must be aged 18 to 35 to be eligible for this $3000 prize, which will go towards further developing their career and leadership skills.”<\/p>\n

Mr Furner said the awards were a demonstration of the government\u2019s commitment to leadership and innovation in the agricultural sector.<\/p>\n

Nominations for both awards can be submitted until September 2, with winners to be announced at the TropAg Conference at the end of October.<\/p>\n