Agricultural Town of the Year

Winner Announced
2023 Agricultural Town of the Year

2023 Ag Town of the Year Winner

Wudinna

“It is clear to see why the town is affectionately known as ‘wonderful Wudinna’, with its leadership in the agriculture sector complemented by strong community support,”

“The Wudinna community is to be commended for its resilience, its track record of using the ‘good times’ to prepare for the ‘bad’ by putting together strategic plans and for leading from the front to leverage its natural advantages to address challenges.”

Hon. Clare Scriven – Minister for Primary Industries, Regional Development, Forest Industries

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Agricultural Town of the Year Award, proudly presented by the Government of South Australia and Solstice Media, highlights the vital role that agriculture plays in the regional landscape – being the backbone of most regional communities.

Introduced as a new award in 2019, the Agricultural Town of the Year award recognises South Australian towns that are excelling in agricultural practices and the flow on effect they have on communities.

The program endeavours to provide an avenue where communities can learn from one another which will play a role in building capacity and increasing growth in regional South Australia.

Download the complete program guide below.

2023 PROGRAM STAGES

Stage 1: Nominate a town

8 May – 5 June 2023

Nominations open.

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Stage 2: Vote for a town

13 – 28 June 2023

Nominated towns will be shortlisted and public voting opens.

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Stage 3: Top 10 towns

3 July – 11 August 2023

Top 10 towns will be announced and submission and judging process follows. An independent panel of judges will determine top three finalist towns.

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Stage 4: Town visits

25 – 29 September 2023

What to expect if your town is shortlisted: Ag Town of the Year finalist town visits and submissions will be judged by an independent panel.

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Stage 5: 2023 Ag Town of the Year Announced

9 November 2023

Announcement of the winner at the Regional Showcase Awards celebration.

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Stage 6: Town Celebration Event

2024

The winning town celebration event will be held in collaboration with PIRSA.

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