Farm Manager of the Year (continued)

Merit Awards

Merit Awards are a highlight in each region and all entrants are eligible for these. Judges are looking for entrants who excel in the area where a merit award is to be given. Following is a list of the Merit Awards supported by our national sponsors that are available in each region:

• DairyNZ - Human Resource Management Award
• RD1 - Farm Management Award
• Westpac - Financial Planning and Management Award

In some regions there may be additional merit awards supported by regional sponsors.

Regional Dinners

• Regional Dinners are held in March/April each year. All entrants are encouraged to attend as they are always great evenings. Of course you could be the recipient of a Merit Award or a placing, but if not, the night still provides a great opportunity to mix with your fellow entrants, peers, sponsors and judges.

Field Days

• A Field Day is held on the property of the winner shortly after the award ceremony.

• This gives everyone an opportunity to see for themselves what makes a 'winner' and to learn from them. Entrants are once again encouraged to make the most of this opportunity.

National Final

• All Regional finalists go on to compete for the title 'New Zealand Farm Manager of the Year'.

• Regional finalists are visited on farm by the national judges. This consists of a two hour judging period using the same judging criteria as in regional rounds.

• The Regional finalists meet together a few days before the National final for a time of getting to know each other, some fun and relaxation. On the day prior to the national final, the Regional finalists have a short interview with the judging panel. This completes their judging process.

• Merit Awards once again feature highly at national level.

We encourage you to enter the Farm Manager of the Year competition - like so many of your peers, we believe you will find it an interesting and rewarding experience.

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