Dairy Trainee of the Year 2026

Winner

Shicaela Kane

Runner-Up

Molly Yarrall

Third

Karleigh Moir

DairyNZ Practical Skills AwardShicaela Kane

Gernhoefer Contracting Emerging Talent AwardKarleigh Moir

Okato Vets Farming Knowledge AwardShicaela Kane

Fern Energy Communication & Industry Involvement AwardShicaela Kane

Dairy Manager of the Year 2026

Winner

Miriam Lauridsen

Runner-Up

Kate Logan

Third

Laura Potroz

CowManager Livestock Management AwardKate Logan

Fonterra Dairy Management AwardKate Logan

DeLaval Pasture & Feed Management AwardMiriam Lauridsen

MPI Sustainable Farming – Environment AwardKate Logan

Dairy Training Limited People & Leadership AwardJordan Bell

Baker Tilly Staples Rodway Personal Planning & Financial Management AwardMiriam Lauridsen

Craigs Investment Partners Emerging Talent AwardSarah Tulloch

Winner

Samantha & Tom Lumsden

Runner-Up

Craig & Kelsey Fisher

Third

Bradley & Melissa Bullot

DairyNZ - People & Culture AwardSamantha & Tom Lumsden

Ecolab Total Farm Hygiene & Innovation AwardSamantha & Tom Lumsden

Federated Farmers Leadership AwardSamantha & Tom Lumsden

Honda Farm Safety, Health & Biosecurity Award Samantha & Tom Lumsden

LIC - Animal Wellbeing, Recording and Productivity AwardSamantha & Tom Lumsden

Connect Legal Environmental Sustainability Award Craig & Kelsey Fisher

Trelleborg Sustainable Pasture AwardCraig & Kelsey Fisher

ASB Business Performance AwardSamantha & Tom Lumsden