Rural Achiever Awards

We are proud to announce the return of the Ballarat Rural Achiever Awards, a prestigious biennial event honouring the hardworking individuals who make a lasting impact in the agricultural sector across regional Victoria.

Join us on August 8th at the Ballarat Golf Club for a night of recognition, celebration, and community spirit.

Nominations are now open — whether you’re nominating yourself or someone you admire, we want to hear your story. With five diverse award categories, with and overall award for excellence in agriculture, we look forward to showcasing the breadth of talent and dedication within our rural communities.

We also have two $5000 Scholarships to be awarded.

The “Harvest the Future Scholarships” have been made possible by funds raised from our incredibly successful Ballart Ag Ball  in 2024 and 2025.

These scholarships are open to any age and any level of education in the field of Agriculture study from secondary school, TAFE, University, and short courses.

Friends, family, and community members are warmly invited to attend the awards dinner and show their support for our nominees. It’s a night not to be missed!

Enter now in the appropriate category and help us celebrate the champions of rural Victoria.
Good luck to all entrants — we can’t wait to hear your stories!

Nominations Close – 24th July 2025