Australian Agriculture Awards announces 2026 national finalists

The national finalists for the inaugural 2026 Australian Agriculture Awards have been confirmed following state-level dinners. Twenty-five finalists from across the country will travel to Canberra in November for the national awards ceremony.

Winners in each category will receive a $5,000 prize, while the top honor, the inaugural Australian Agriculture Medallist, will be awarded a Toyota Tundra Platinum valued at $181,000. The awards are a joint initiative between ACM Agri and the National Farmers' Federation, with sponsorship from Westpac, Toyota, and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Finalists include representatives from Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, and the Northern Territory, covering categories such as Women in Agriculture, Nutrien NextGen Leader, Sustainability in Agriculture, and Westpac Innovation in Agriculture.