THE APPLICATION PROCESS

The Award welcomes applications from individuals aged between 21 and 35 years (as of 31 August 2024), who are residents of either New Zealand or Australia and actively engaged in the agriculture sector within either country. Applications are open for the month of October.
 

ABOUT THE PROCESS
 

• To apply, simply fill out the online application form on our website in October. 

• Following the application process, the Zanda McDonald Award judges will create a shortlist from each country, and those shortlisted will be invited for an interview in early December.

• Interviews will be conducted in person within each country and will include a presentation as part of the process.

• From the interviews, three finalists will be chosen in each country and will be invited to attend the Impact Summit the following year. Becoming an Award Finalist also means joining the prestigious Award Alumni.

• Winners will be announced at the Impact Summit during the Celebration Dinner.

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Click here to see key dates for award announcements.

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JUDGING CRITERIA
 

Your application will be judged on the following criteria:

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1.    Thorough completion of the application

2.    Details on what your current role means to you and how you see yourself contributing to the future of your industry

3.    Ability to explain why you deserve to win this award and how you would benefit from a tailored mentoring trip.

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For any questions about registering, applications, or the award process, please contact hello@zandamcdonaldaward.com
 

For a full list of terms and conditions please click here

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