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Rice Industry Awards - 2010 In 2010 the RGA will celebrate some of the great people in the Australian Rice Industry through the first Rice Industry Awards to be presented at the Annual Conference Dinner in Leeton 5th August 2010. Help us celebrate our industry by nominating those who
you admire for their work and achievements. For more information Click here Nomination form Rice Grower of the Year Click here Nomination form Young Achiever Click here Nomination form Environmental Champions Program Award Click here Applications close 1st July 2010 Award Announcement Finalists will be notified by 16th July 2010 and may be asked to participate in a short telephone interview to assist with judging. The winner will be announced at the Ricegrowers’ Association Annual Conference dinner 5th August 2010 in Leeton. Contact the RGA for more information on the annual conference ph: 02 6953 0433 Greg Graham Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is to assist the agricultural education of members of the Ricegrowers’ Association, or their family. The successful applicant will receive a grant to the value of $4,000 to assist in studying a full-time, agriculturally-based course at any Australian tertiary institution. The 2010 award was given to Mitchell Marks of Leeton (Yanco Branch) The 2009 award was given to Rachel Kelly of Coleambally The 2007 award was given to Antony Vagg of Bunnaloo The 2006 award was given to Alexander Schultz of Mayrung The 2005 award was given to Gemma Gordon of Barham. The 2004 award was given to Lydia Gorey of Moulamein. The 2003 award was given to Steven Jarrott of Mayrung. Application forms can be obtained by calling the RGA on (02) 6953 0433, or from any branch secretary. Peter Connor Book Award The award will be made in conjunction with the Greg Graham Memorial Scholarship to the runner-up and will provide $1,300 for the purchase of books. The 2010 award was given to Edward Jones of Bomaderry (Yanco Branch) The 2009 award was given to Mitchell Marks of Leeton The 2007 award was given to Richard Malone of Finley The 2006 award was given to David Jarrott of Mayrung The 2005 award was given to Anthony Thomas of Barham. The 2004 award was given to Bryony Green of Deniliquin. The 2003 award was given to Robert Ryan of Berrigan. Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Grants of up to $20,000 were given to another 13 young Australians aged between 18 and 35 years who work or study in the agriculture, fisheries,and forestry, food or natural resource industries. For more information visit the website www.daff.gov.au/brs/science-awards |
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