Nominations for the 2022 Australian Biosecurity Awards are now open, the the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has announced.
“The ABAs provide important recognition for biosecurity champions across industry, government and the public. The champions are making a significant contribution towards safeguarding our nation from pests and diseases,” DAFF said in a statement.
Last year’s winners include a biosecurity team which helped thwart the illegal import and sale of cacti into Queensland, a nursery whose biosecurity innovation improved business quality and efficiency, and an industry, community and government partnership that is managing plant health in Victoria.
Other winners include researchers, leaders and educators with a lifelong passion for biosecurity, and those managing exotic pests and diseases.
There are eight award categories:
- Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement Award
- Dr Kim Ritman Award for Science and Innovation
- Industry Award
- Government Award
- Environmental Biosecurity Award
- Community Award
- Education Award
- Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year Award — jointly presented with Animal Health Australia and Plant Health Australia.
Nominations close on 22 August 2022. Winners will be announced in November at an awards dinner, which will be held as part of the annual National Biosecurity Forum. Individuals, groups and organisations can be nominated.
NOMINATE!
Individuals, groups and organisations can be nominated.
Visit agriculture.gov.au/ABA to nominate today!
You can visit the same site for more information and to register for updates.
