About The Awards.

The awards are administered by a group of dedicated volunteers made up of industry professionals, past winners and members of the Tararua agricultural sector.

The committee’s vision is to foster long-term prosperity within Tararua’s agricultural industry and its mission statement is to recognise, celebrate and inspire excellence in Tararua’s primary sector.

Crucial to the award’s success are our sponsors, many of whom have been with the awards for a number of years. These sponsors are equally as passionate about showcasing and celebrating excellence in the local industry.

The premier award, Property Brokers Tararua sheep and beef farm business of the year winner is awarded to a business that promotes excellence through innovative, forward-thinking and sustainable farming practices, demonstrating a well-balanced and positive approach to their business.

The Pukemiro Station Cadetship Tararua Shepherd of the Year award is awarded to an outstanding local shepherd who shows strong skills, determination, passion and a positive attitude for the industry.

In 2023 three new awards were created to further promote excellence in Tararua’s agricultural sector, they are;

• Beale Trucking Tararua Women in Agriculture Award

• Tararua Agricultural Professional of the Year Award

• MCI & Associates Tararua Agriculture Industry Champion

These nomination-based awards will be judged by an independent panel of judges and award winners are announced at the annual awards evening.

Previous Tararua Sheep and Beef Farm Business of the Year Winners

2024 Mathew & Marilyn Prior

2022 Brent & Rachael Fouhy & Ben Simpson

2021 Shaun and Fiona Fouhy

2020 Simon & Trudy Hales

2018 Simon & Elle Joblin

2017 Tautane Station

2016 Peter & Ally Apthorp

2015 Ken & Steph Norman

2014 Shaun & Tracie Baxter

2013 A & V Ellingham

2003 D & S Smith

2002 PB & BG Clayton

2001 GB & VA Barker

2000 SP & JA Ellingham

1999 WJ & PM Wallace

1998 AC & KV Speedy

1997 D & J McKenzie

1996 G & B Massie & Family Partnership

1995 G & S Taylor

1994 J & L Fouhy

1993 P & M Guthrie

1992 BC & J Bendall

1991 RE & DE Black

1989 JRC & AM Jackson

1988 Terry & Cheryl Yates

1987 DR & DJ Fleming

1986 MH & LR Holdaway

1985 CJ & WN Young

1984 EW & CA NcNeil