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Soil & Health Association chair Jenny Lux.
The Soil & Health Association of New Zealand has announced that the next OrganicNZ Awards will be held on May 3, 2024, at the Boatshed, Wellington as part of the Organic Week Aotearoa celebrations.
Nominations for the awards are now open and will close on 10 March 2024.
Ten award categories aim to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of New Zealand’s organic farmers, leaders, brands, food, beverages, and other products.
Categories include “People’s Choice” awards such as OrganicNZ Community Garden of the Year and judged peer-reviewed awards such as OrganicNZ Brand of the Year, OrganicNZ Organic Farmer of the Year, and more.
Jenny Lux, chair of Soil & Health NZ, says the awards serve as a platform to honour those who have a vision for and contribute to an organic and regenerative future for New Zealand, promoting practices that benefit the health of soil, crops, livestock, people, wildlife, and the climate.
Two new award categories have been announced for the 2024 Awards: the OrganicNZ Leader of the Year and OrganicNZ Exporter of the Year.
“These additions reflect our commitment to recognizing a broader range of excellence and innovation in the organic sector, making the awards more inclusive and comprehensive,” Lux says.
An awards ceremony will be held in Wellington during Organic Week, May 1-7, 2024, and will not only celebrate the winners' achievements but will also bring together industry leaders, organic advocates, and stakeholders to foster collaboration and share insights.
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