The closing date for entries into the 2015 New Zealand Dairy Industry is drawing near and national convenor Chris Keeping is encouraging dairy farmers to enter.
More than 300 entries have already been received in the Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year, Farm Manager of the Year and Dairy Trainee of the Year competitions.
"The popularity of the dairy trainee contest really does demonstrate the huge value entrants gain by having the awards on their CV, and the skills and networks they gain from entering. As someone has said, the benefits of participating in the Dairy Industry Awards are a bit like winning Lotto, but unlike Lotto everyone that enters is a winner in one way or another."
Mrs Keeping says a record 572 people entered the 2014 awards.
"It was a fantastic result and we would certainly like to think we can achieve that again this year. Entering the awards can help participants identify ways to lift farm management and performance, and drive opportunities for career progression and personal development."
The awards are supported by national sponsors Westpac, DairyNZ, Ecolab, Federated Farmers, Fonterra, Honda Motorcycles NZ, LIC, Meridian Energy, New Zealand Farm Source, Ravensdown, and Triplejump, along with industry partner Primary ITO.
Further information on the awards and the competitions can be found at www.dairyindustryawards.co.nz. Entries close on November 30.