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AGRICULTURAL FUTURE AWARDS

Our Agricultural Award Sponsors

Hosted by the Business Liaison Association (BLA) in partnership with local schools and community stakeholders in Cairns, North Queensland. 

The Business Liaison Association extends its sincere appreciation to Bromfield Swamp, Canegrowers Tablelands, FNQ Growers, Lecker Farming Pty Ltd, and Mackays Group for their valued sponsorship of the Agricultural Futures Award.

Through their support, we continue to strengthen pathways between education, training, and employment — empowering the next generation of agricultural professionals across Far North Queensland.

 

Overview

These awards are designed to support students from Cairns and surrounding regions as they progress toward becoming the next generation of industry leaders and professionals across diverse agricultural disciplines, including:

  • Veterinary Science
  • Plant Genetics, Pathology and Entomology
  • Animal and Agricultural Science
  • Agronomy
  • Rural Journalism and Marketing
  • Soil Science
  • Agricultural Software Development
  • Agricultural Engineering and Robotics
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • And related agricultural fields

 

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be currently enrolled in Year 12 in 2026.
  • Demonstrate an intention to pursue a career in agriculture or a related field through university, TAFE, a registered training organisation, traineeship, apprenticeship, or early entry program.
  • Be undertaking relevant subjects, which may include (but are not limited to):
    • Agricultural Science or Agricultural Practices
    • Biology, Physics, or Science in Practice
    • Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

 

Prize & Bursaries

Winner                                    $1000.00

Runner Up                              $600.00

X3 Encouragement Awards    $500.00

Closing Date: Monday 22nd June, 2026


Downloads

1. Agricultural Futures Awards.pdf


For more details, please contact the coordinator shown below:

Coordinator: Ms Tamara Gallagher

Email: tgall33@eq.edu.au

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