Ages: Criteria below

When: Thursday 23rd October, 4PM

Where: Showcase Hall Marquee

Fees: Entry is Free

Prizes:

•   The Yara Women in Horticulture Scholarship recipient will receive a grant of $2,000 (incl. GST) which will be paid towards your selected course fees.
•   Second prize is $500 (incl GST) which will be paid towards your selected course fees.

Each entrant will receive two complimentary tickets to attend the HB A&P Show.

The Yara Women in Horticulture Scholarship aims to recognise leadership qualities in a woman working in the horticulture industry. The primary purpose of the scholarship is to provide recognition and financial assistance to an outstanding female within the horticulture sector. It also achieves the secondary purpose of highlighting careers for women across the industry. The winner will be announced at the 'Hawke's Bay A&P Show on Thursday 23rd of October. Each finalist will be allocated two tickets to attend the function.

Women in Horticulture Scholarship Criteria:
The applicant must be:
•    Currently working in the horticulture industry.
•    Considered a valuable employee, recognised by her organisation as a high potential and motivated individual.
•    Demonstrates strong leadership qualities and is succeeding in her career.
•    Actively contributes to her community.
•    Supports her staff and or peers to perform at their best.
•    Is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

Application Process:
•  Enter using the link below. Supplementary information is required to be submitted and is detailed on the application form.
•  Prior to submission of an entry, all entrants agree to inform their employer and/or any other persons connected to their entry and agrees to obtain whatever consents and permissions may be required to participate in the application process. 
•  All expenses and costs associated with applying shall be borne entirely by the applicant.

References:
•    Two references must be supplied with the application form.

Selection Process:
Once the application form has been received, notification will be sent by the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society confirming receipt. Finalists will be identified and invited to be interviewed by a selection panel appointed by the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society. 
This will include:
•    A representative from Yara
•    A representative from the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society
•    A recognised leader from the horticulture industry selected and agreed upon by Yara and the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society.
 

Finalist Judging:
Interviews will be held at the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society Office in the first two weeks of October, unless notified otherwise.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, applicants must be on site at the Hawke’s Bay A&P Show. 
Decisions of the selection panel will be final and no correspondence or communication whatsoever will be entered into in respect of the selection panel’s deliberation or decisions. 
The panel reserves the right to present no overall winner and eliminate any entries which they do not feel meet the eligibility criteria.

Prizegiving:

The winner will be announced at the Hawke’s Bay A&P Show on Thursday 23rd of October. Each finalist will be allocated two tickets to attend the function.

Entries close at the end of September/Beginning of October

All details will be available on entry form. For more information contact admin@hbap.co.nz

2024 Yara Women in Horticulture Scholarship Results

The 2024 Yara Women in Horticulture Scholarship prize of a $2,000 grant paid towards their selected course fees is Whitney Conder. Read Whitney's bio below.

"Originally from the deep south, my family were farmers in the Central Southland region. 5 years at Boarding school in North Otago and a degree from Otago University, I found I kept coming back to the land, working with it and getting my hands dirty. I started at the entry level into horticulture as a fruit picker during my summers as a university student. In terms of what ‘inspired me’, it was the lifestyle, it really appealed to me, sparked something. I decided that branching off into Horticulture was something that I could really enjoy doing and still does 21 years later. 

I learnt more about responsibilities and my time management than ever before and found a lot of strength in being able to proudly contribute to the industry as a sole (female) grower and be a role model to younger generations. Beyond my work in the orchard, I actively participate in the Women in Horticulture scene in Central Otago as well as being a member on the executive committee for Women in Horticulture NZ. I am the Chair and organiser of our local Women in Horticulture group, where we gather for sponsored events, training opportunities, and regular get togethers. 

By finding common ground and collaborating with others, we can work together to implement new ideas, foster innovation, and develop cutting-edge technologies that will ensure the future success and drive of the next generation. This scholarship will allow me to take on more opportunities to learn, to sustain and keep up with the connections across industries and provide value and inspiration to our emerging women in Horticultures near future. My long-term goal is to do a Nuffield Scholarship or allow myself to be exposed to any industry growth opportunities both in New Zealand and abroad."

- Whitney Conder