The 2009 President's Medal dinner will be held on Wednesday 20 May 2009 at The Four Seasons Ballroom, Sydney.
For more details about this dinner, please contact Ann Kidd on (02) 9704 1203 or email.
The inaugural President’s Medal was won in 2006 by NSW based Tathra Oysters. The family-owned company scored well on all fronts and was commended for its environmentally friendly approach.
In 2007, at the gala ‘Best of the Land Dinner’ held at Sydney Opera House, Prime Minister, The Hon John Howard MP, presented the second President’s Medal to worthy winner, Hardy Wines for their 2004 Eileen Hardy Chardonnay.
Country Valley were awarded the 2008 President's Medal, nominated for their Lush Traditional Handmade Natural Yoghurt.
Judging is conducted by an elite panel of food and wine experts, who assess the six finalists on a number of levels. The process includes conducting on-site visits to determine the financial and social performance of each product as well as the environmental sustainability of the production processes. Marketplace acceptance, consumer value, and appeal are considered alongside the overall enthusiasm, dedication, and passion of the producer. Two judges, Simon Marnie (ABC Radio) and DPI Chief Economic Analyst, Scott Davenport travel to the various sites to access individual operations.
The RAS President’s Medal is recognition of outstanding contribution to Australian agriculture, not only for the final product but also for the development processes, production practices, and passion of all the producers. The award is a showcase of the standard of the Australian Primary Industries and an opportunity to promote sustainable agriculture practices throughout the country.
The award is proudly supported and sponsored by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Woolworths Supermarkets.
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