2016 National Horticulture Convention
The 2016 National Horticulture Convention
In 2016, the National Horticulture Convention returned to the Gold Coast and was held at RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast, and was hosted by AUSVEG, Apple and Pear Australia Limited, the Central Markets Association of Australia, Fresh Markets Australia, Growcom, Australian Organic, Persimmons Australia and Onions Australia.
| Award | Winner | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Grower of the Year | Rob Hinrichsen | Syngenta |
| Young Grower of the Year | Thang Hoang Le “Aussie Kev” | Dow AgroSciences |
| Innovation Partner | Bayer | Boomaroo |
| Innovative Marketing | Kalfresh | Central Markets Association of Australia |
| Researcher of the Year | Dr Lucy Tran-Nguyen | Bayer |
| Community Stewardship | Greg Owens | DuPont |
| Women in Horticulture | Sharron Windolf | Steritech |
| Rising Star | Jacob Parrish | Coles |
| Industry Impact | Jill Briggs | Visy |
| Environmental Award | Tony Croft | Netafim |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Wayne Cornish |