Apply below to be a competitor at the Bay of Plenty Young Grower Competition 2024!

The 2024 Bay of Plenty Young Grower competition aims to inspire and acknowledge the talents of young people employed in the fruit and vegetable sectors in the Bay of Plenty. We have some of the best fruit and vegetables in the country so it goes without saying that there are also a number of very talented young fruit and vegetable growers in the region. The competitors will arrive bright and early on the morning of the competition and progress through the different challenges which occur until early afternoon, then will have time to prepare for the gala dinner where they will participate in a speech competition in front of around 400 esteemed guests.

The winner of the 2024 competition will go home with $1,500 and will represent the Bay of Plenty at the National Young Grower of the Year competition. The winner will also receive a vehicle from Farmer Auto Village on a 3-month lease. The second place will receive $1,000 and the third place will receive $750. All competitors will receive a prize box and will have the opportunity to compete for the $2,500+GST Upskilling Scholarship as well as the $750 speech competition prize. Each competitor will also have the opportunity to take advantage of free a public speaking course.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2024 AT 5PM

Bay of Plenty Young Grower Competition: Competitors
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List your major achievements and contribution to the fruit industry. How have you made a difference?*
What are the qualities or skills that you bring to the industry? *
Outline your work experience for the last three years: *
List your qualifications: *
Your profile – please write a short profile on yourself for publication in our programme (approx. 100 words). Include: your background, your current role, why you are entering the competition, what you hope to get out of it, your greatest achievement, your interests outside work, your family.*
A scholarship of $2,500+gst will be awarded to one contestant to assist with upskilling. Describe the upskilling activity you would use this fund for (e.g.,course of study/ research project/ professional development activity; include location, time commitment, and total cost), the future contribution you intendto make to the industry, and how this upskilling activity would assist you to fulfill your goals (approx. 500 words)*
Horticentre Trust will be providing the uniforms for this year, What t-shirt size are you? Note: You will be responsible for purchacing your own black trousers or shorts for the day, you can be reimbursed for this if you wish (Please provide a receipt) *
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Conditions of entry
1. Contestants must be currently working full time in the fruit and vegetable
industry in an organisation that is closely associated with growing.
2. Contestants must be 30 years of age or under as at 31 December 2024.
3. Contestants must show evidence of completing a minimum of three
years practical work experience in the fruit and vegetable industry with
the regional coordinators ensuring the 3 years practical experience is
met. E.g. letter from employer.
4. To enter the competition the application form must be completed and
submitted to Sam Vicente-Moa on or before the close off date.
5. Contestants must be available, if selected, to compete in the Young
Grower of the Year competition.
(All travel costs will be met by Horticulture New Zealand).
6. The winner of the national Young Grower of the Year will have the opportunity to represent the fruit and vegetable growing sector at the Young Horticulturist competition in 2024
7. Contestants agree to abide by the competition rules.
8. All entrants must be familiar with health and safety issues associated with
competition activities and follow the procedures set in place on the day.
9. Contestants must supply photo ID with their entry form.
10. Must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a current New Zealand residency
permit.
11. Winner of the Upskilling Scholarship must be available to present a
progress report to the Committee at the AGM and show
evidence of the scholarship being spent within the current financial year.
12. The winners of the competitions will be expected to be available for
promotional purposes and give interviews as required to the media at and
following the event.
13. The contestant will be available to promote the competition where
applicable.
14. The compeition will have a maxium of 8 contestants. If the number of eligible candidates exceeds this number, organisations with more then one candidate will be asked to reduce their numbers. If there is still an excess of candidates, the Upskilling Committee Chair will make a decition on the top 8 candidates.

CONTESTANTS MAY REAPPLY TO REGIONAL COMPETITIONS EVEN IF THEY HAVE
WON YOUNG FRUIT GROWER OR YOUNG VEGETABLE GROWER. HOWEVER
THE WINNER OF THE YOUNG GROWER OF THE YEAR CANNOT REAPPLY AT A
REGIONAL OR NATIONAL LEVEL.
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Apply below to be a competitor at the Bay of Plenty Young Grower Competition 2024!

APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2024 AT 5PM

Bay of Plenty Young Grower Competition: Competitors