A sharemilker, a Dairy Business of the Year recipient, and a contract milker and farm consultant have been named as this year's finalists for the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year award.
Belinda Price, a sharemilker based in Whanganui, Ashburton dairy farmer Rebecca Miller and Chevon Horsford, a contract milker, farm consultant and Māori farm advisor in Whangarei, are all in the running for the industry award, which is managed by Dairy Women's Network.
The judging panel said the three finalists represented a wide range of diversity in leadership within the industry, and they recognised their commitment to support people as well as dairying as a whole, Dairy Women's Network Trustee and award judge Sophie Stanley said.
"Belinda showed strong focus and determination to not only improve her own farming business through continuous learning, but to nurture and mentor others in the industry and contribute back to a wide range of industry organisations," Stanley said.
"Chevon's passion, purpose and vision for encouraging and supporting Māori farmers and other wahine toa in the industry is inspiring, and Rebecca's positivity, enthusiasm and holistic approach to farming and family life shine through her nomination, which has enabled her to give back to the industry in a number of varied roles."
