Rural Contractors New Zealand in partnership with Nufarm are delighted to announce the Nufarm RCNZ Agri-Chemical Applicator of the year award.
The purpose of the award is to recognise an individual who demonstrates excellence in Agri-Chemical application and innovation. Nufarm’s New Zealand Country Manager Gavin Kerr says: “There has never been a better time to promote innovative industry leaders within the sector particularly those individuals promoting innovation related to the sustainable use of crop protection solutions. Nufarm fully backs every solution we provide and is very focused on how our solutions are applied sustainability. “The recent release of our Grassmanship application has been a great example of this. We are looking forward to recognising industry leaders within the contractors’ industry in partnership with RCNZ.”
RCNZ CEO Andrew Olsen says: “In a highly regulated sector that gets plenty of attention from government agencies and the public, it’s timely that our partnership with Nufarm has extended to include a robust recognition program. The intent is to open up the opportunity for our members to put forward their brightest and best and, through a rigorous judging format, award the highest level of expertise, compliance and innovation.”
The winner will be announced at the RCNZ annual conference in Masterton June 18 -20 this year. Conference registration is complimentary for full RCNZ members (inclusive of 4 guests).
Award entry criteria. The award is open to employees of RCNZ full members who themselves hold a current Registered Chemical Applicator Qualification. The nominated employee must have no more than 5 years experience and hold a relevant Agri-chemical qualification or be working towards a recognised industry certification.
How to apply? If you meet the award criteria click (here) to apply and complete the application form or contact Rural Contractors NZ.
Key dates and times. Applications close Friday 19th April at 5pm. Shortlisted applicants will be announced Monday 30 April.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to meet an experienced judging panel in an online meeting format to discuss their application at a time and date to be advised in the week commencing 13th May. The winner will be announced at the RCNZ awards dinner at the conference in Masterton on 19th June. The award winner will receive a trophy a $5,000 development fund that supports further education and development related to the crop protection industry.