Announcing the Finalists for the 2026 NZYF National Awards
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NZ Young FarmersWe are excited to announce the finalists for the New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) National Awards for the 2025 year! These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of our members, clubs, and regions.
Finalists are listed in no particular order below.
Club Of The Year
This award honours the Young Farmers club that excels in attracting and retaining members, creating a welcoming and engaging environment, and contributing to the wider community. The finalists for Club Of The Year are:
- Eskview Young Farmers
- Dunsandel Young Farmers
- Hinds Young Farmers
Region Of The Year
The Best NZYF Region award celebrates the region that prioritises its members with exceptional dedication. The finalists for Region Of The Year are:
- East Coast
- Otago Southland
- Taranaki Manawatu
Event of the Year
This award honours the exemplary organisation, active participation, and significant impact achieved in NZYF events. The finalists for Best NZYF Event are:
- Pendarves Young Farmers: Speed Shear 2025
- Balfour Young Farmers: Miss Balfour The Drag Show
- Franklin Young Farmers: Quiz Night
Service To Young Farmers
This award recognises the dedicated contributors within NZYF who consistently go above and beyond. The finalists for Service to Young Farmers are:
- Sarah Lockhart: Marton Young Farmers
- Natalie Lynch: Northern Young Farmers Alumni
- Dean Gardiner: Hurunui Young Farmers
Emerging NZYF Member of the Year
This award recognizes members who are earlier in their Young Farmer career, but have already made a significant contribution to the organization.
- Isla Edgecombe: Te Anau Young Farmers
- Ashlee Rogers: Te Kawa West Young Farmers
- Danyon Benington: Pendarves Young Farmers
Congratulations to all the finalists! Stay tuned for the winners' announcement, which will take place at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final Evening Show.
Make sure to get your tickets and show your support!
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