The winner of the 2023 Agricultural Town of the Year Award was Wudinna. Located in the heart of the Eyre Peninsula, Wudinna is a town where agriculture is not just a livelihood, it is the very heart and soul of the community. The townspeople show their unity and endurance as the winner of the 2023 Agricultural Town of the Year Award.
Read the full article on Wudinna’s win here.
Wudinna Area School students along with Ag and Science teacher Genevieve Wright. Photo: Lara Pacillo
Vote for the Agricultural Town that you feel has helped grow primary industries and driven regional development and should be recognised as the 2024 Agricultural Town of the Year.
Your vote could help that town be selected as one of the top 10 towns and have the opportunity to be crowned the 2024 Agricultural Town of the Year. Voting closes Thursday 27 June 2024.
The Agricultural Town of the Year Award
The Agricultural Town of the Year Award highlights the vital role that agriculture plays in the regional landscape – being the backbone of most regional communities. The Award recognises South Australian towns that are excelling in agricultural practices and the flow on effect they have on regional communities.
How can you get involved?
Vote for a town you feel should be recognised as the Agricultural Town of the Year. Voting is a simple process that only takes a few moments. Anyone can vote. The winning town will be announced at a special awards night on Thursday 24 October at Beresford Estate in McLaren Flat. Town representatives will be invited to attend and accept the Award from the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Spread the word
Spread the word with the voting toolkit and encourage your community, family and friends to vote too.
Why vote?
The Agricultural Town of the Year Award provides regional communities the opportunity to reflect on their contributions to South Australia’s primary industries and regional development, showcasing the flow on effect that they have on regional communities, while shining a spotlight on the town.
In addition to being recognised as the '2024 South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year', the winning town will receive:
- Certificate and trophy presented by the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development at the Awards event.
- Sign for the town entrance recognising their achievement.
- Community event and sign unveiling to celebrate the 'Agricultural Town of the Year'.
- Double page feature in the 2025 February edition of SALIFE magazine.
- Media exposure around the Award.
- Stories published to showcase the achievements of individuals and businesses that have made a significant contribution to the town.
- Networking opportunities with other regional communities.