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Former AgForce Qld General President Georgie Somerset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 25, 204<\/strong><\/p>\n

Durong grazier Georgie Somerset has been presented with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) 2024 Queensland Gold Medal.<\/p>\n

The Gold Medal recognises excellence in governance.<\/p>\n

A spokesperson said the AICD was proud to honour the high standards of governance and leadership that Ms Somerset had demonstrated throughout her directorial career.<\/p>\n

“Georgie is a highly respected leader across a range of not-for-profit, industry and government roles,” the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

“She is an experienced director and consultant working in agribusiness, regional development and marketing.<\/p>\n

“Georgie has been a director with the Queensland section of the Royal Flying Doctors Service since 2016, and Chair since 2023.<\/p>\n

“She has been with AgForce Queensland for more than a decade, serving as General President for the past six years.<\/p>\n

“She\u2019s a director on the ABC Board, the National Farmers Federation and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, and Chair of Red Earth Community Foundation.”<\/p>\n

Queensland Division Council president Luckbir Singh congratulated Ms Somerset and said the award provided an opportunity to honour and celebrate a member who had demonstrated a longstanding commitment to excellence and leadership.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cGeorgie has been an outstanding Queensland company director who has made a significant contribution to the community,” Mr Singh said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a Fellow of the AICD she has upheld good governance and high ethical standards in her personal, business and public life, contributing to strengthening society as a company director and citizen of Queensland.\u201d<\/p>\n

The award was presented at the AICD’s Queensland annual dinner in Brisbane last Thursday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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