OrganicNZ Awards Returns: Nominations Now Open for 2024
Yuriy Soshnikov, MD of TranzAlpine Honey receiving the Brand of the Year Award in 2023.
“Brand of the Year last year was the most important award we could wish for. It was highlight of the year for the TranzAlpine team and everyone is so proud of the achievement. Winning this award helped us to boost our organic message across the world and increase market opportunities.”
The Soil & Health Association of New Zealand announced that the next OrganicNZ Awards will take place on May 3, 2024, at the Boatshed, Wellington — as part of Organic Week Aotearoa celebrations (May 1-7).
Nominations are now open and will close on 10 March 2024. Ten award categories aim to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Aotearoas organic farmers, brands, products, and leaders.
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, Soil & Health NZ Chairperson, said, ‘‘The OrganicNZ Awards serve as a platform to honour those who have a vision for and contribute to an organic and regenerative future for our country, promoting practices that benefit the health of the soil, crops, livestock, people, wildlife, and the climate’’.
Jenny announced two new award categories for 2024: the OrganicNZ Leader of the Year and OrganicNZ Exporter of the Year. ‘’These additions reflect our commitment to recognising a broader range of excellence and innovation in the organic sector, making the awards more inclusive and comprehensive.’’
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.
Key Dates:
Nominations Open: January 10
Nominations Close: March 10
Award Finalists Announced: April 3
Awards Ceremony: May 3