00:00Music
00:10I am absolutely honoured to be here tonight to welcome you to the 2026 Australian Agricultural
00:16Awards Ceremony. Tonight brings together all of you, the people who keep WA Agriculture strong.
00:26Agriculture is the backbone of regional Australia. It underpins our economy,
00:30strengthens our communities and helps feed millions of people not only domestically but
00:34all around the globe. Each category reflects a different part of what makes this industry so
00:40strong. Leadership, fresh thinking, responsible stewardship, practical innovation and care for
00:47the people and the land. What unites our nominees is their willingness to push band
00:53boundaries, embrace change and turn ideas into meaningful results.
01:00The Sustainability in Agriculture Award recognises individuals, businesses and innovations leading
01:06the way in building a more resilient, responsible and forward-thinking agricultural sector.
01:12Tonight we recognise their ambition, innovation and commitment to being genuine change makers.
01:19Please join me in celebrating our nominees.
01:24Those who lead with purpose, influence the people around them and inspire the next generation to
01:29step forward with confidence. They are leaders, mentors and change makers.
01:36Nights like tonight matter for the people not yet in this room. They show young West Australians what a
01:42career in agriculture can look like. The future of our sector depends on attracting and keeping good
01:47people. And I want to thank all of you, the role you play as role models. Your example gives confidence
01:52in the future of Australian agriculture.
01:54For the nation.
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