2020/21 Award Recipients List
National Ambassadors
National Ambassadors and recipients of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy 2021: Evan and Linda Potter of Waipapa
Evan and Linda farm sheep, beef and deer on a 740 hectare hill country property in the Central Hawke's Bay. Evan and Linda chose to enter the Ballance Farm Environment Awards because of their passion for the environment and to share their story. “We want to get around the table and have an impact and not just be by-standers. We realised we have a story to share and hope that it can inspire others on their journey.”
Award Recipients 2021
Waikato
Johan & Kylie Van Ras and Richard & Truus Van Ras, Waiorongomai Valley Farms
Regional Supreme Winners
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
DairyNZ Sustainability and Stewardship Award
Synlait Future Leaders Award
WaterForce Integrated Management Award
Peter Levin & Phil Barton, Levin & Co
Hill Laboratories Agri-Science Award
Waikato River Authority Catchment Improvement Award
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Award
Russell & Mavis Proffit, Raupuha Stud
Massey University Innovation Award
Waikato Regional Council Water Protection Award
Michael & Susie Woodward, Woodward Farms
Bayleys People in Primary Sector Award
Norwood Agri-Business Management Award
Waikato Catchment Group Award
Award Recipients 2020
Northland
Jeff Martin & Helen Linssen, Te Karoa Farms
Regional Supreme Winner 2020
Bayleys People in Primary Sector Award
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Norwood Agri-Business Management Award
Synlait Climate Stewardship Award
WaterForce Wise with Water Award
Northland Regional Council Water Quality Enhancement Award
Rod, Cindy and Brenna Maclvor, Marsden Estate
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
Hill Laboratories Agri-Science Award
Grant & Danielle Petterd, Prospark Farms
DairyNZ Sustainability and Stewardship Award
Massey University Innovation Award
Gavin Hogarth and Jody Hansen, Bella Vacca Jerseys
NZME Emerging Land Based Business Award
Auckland
Mathew & Sarah Bolton, Oete Goat Farm
Regional Supreme Winner 2020
Bayleys People in Primary Sector Award
Hill Laboratories Agri-Science Award
Massey University Innovation Award
Norwood Agri-Business Management Award
Alan and Khim Hellyer, Mahoenui Farm
Auckland BFEA Farm Stewardship Award
Garry Hewson, Laura Wallis and Dene Noonan, Te Rau Puriri Regional Park
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Synlait Climate Stewardship Award
Auckland Council Water Quality Enhancement Award
DairyNZ Sustainability and Stewardship Award
WaterForce Wise with Water Award
Waikato
Mark & Felicity Brough, Paerua
Regional Supreme Winner 2020
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Waikato Regional Council Water Protection Award
Damien Watson and Joan Barendsen, Renown - Landcorp Farming Pāmu
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
DairyNZ Sustainability and Stewardship Award
Hill Laboratories Agri-Science Award
WaterForce Wise with Water Award
Chris Irons and Debra Hastie, Te Waitere View
Norwood Agri-Business Management Award
Bryan Frederick and Stu Morgan, Waikeria Prison Farm
Bayleys People in Primary Sector Award
Synlait Climate Stewardship Award
Waikato River Authority Catchment Improvement Award
Tim & Rach Phillips, Waipa Meadow
Massey University Innovation Award
East Coast
National Ambassadors and recipients of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy
Regional Supreme Winner 2020
Bayleys People in Primary Sector Award
Synlait Climate Stewardship Award
East Coast Farming for the Future Award
Ryan Sanderson & Malinda Wynyard, Hollow Point Pastures
DairyNZ Sustainability and Stewardship Award
Michael & Mandy and Richard & Jenny Loffler, Loffler Partnership
Norwood Agri-Business Management Award
WaterForce Wise with Water Award
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Hill Laboratories Agri-Science Award
Massey University Innovation Award
Taranaki
The Brown Family, Rukumoana Farms
Regional Supreme Winner 2020
Bayleys People in Primary Sector Award
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Norwood Agri-Business Management Award
Synlait Climate Stewardship Award
WaterForce Wise with Water Award
Taranaki Regional Council Sustainability Award
Robert & Verna Bourke, Conna & Nick Smith, Fern Flats
DairyNZ Sustainability and Stewardship Award
Massey University Innovation Award
Ron, Noel and Karl Stanley, Stanley Brothers Trust
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
Hill Laboratories Agri-Science Award
Horizons
The Clarke Family, Woodhaven Gardens
Regional Supreme Winner 2020
Hill Laboratories Agri-Science Award
Norwood Agri-Business Management Award
Synlait Climate Stewardship Award
WaterForce Wise with Water Award
Tony & Lynda Gray, Kinross Partnership
Bayleys People in Primary Sector Award
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Dave Milne, Lakeview Farm
Margaret Matthews Trophy for Commitment to Sustainability
Horizons Regional Council Award for the Integration of Trees
Brendon & Rachel Williams, Pencoed Trust
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
Massey University Innovation Award
Mark Johnston & Rebecca Jeffery, Ruahine Range Views
DairyNZ Sustainability and Stewardship Award
Greater Wellington
Aidan Bichan, Neville Fisher and Vern Brasell, Kaiwaiwai Dairies
Regional Supreme Winner 2020
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
Bayleys People in Primary Sector Award
DairyNZ Sustainability and Stewardship Award
Hill Laboratories Agri-Science Award
WaterForce Wise with Water Award
William Beetham, Beetham Pastural
Norwood Agri-Business Management Award
Synlait Climate Stewardship Award
Jeff & Shirley Ravenwood, Fernglen & Motu-Nui
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Massey University Innovation Award
QEII National Trust Farm Stewardship Award
Greater Wellington Regional Council Akura Plant Nursery Lifestyle Farm Award
Canterbury
Tony Coltman & Dana Carver, Canlac Holdings
Regional Supreme Winner 2020
Bayleys People in Primary Sector Award
DairyNZ Sustainability and Stewardship Award
Synlait Climate Stewardship Award
WaterForce Wise with Water Award
Robin Oakley, Oakley's Premium Fresh Vegetables
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
Hill Laboratories Agri-Science Award
Massey University Innovation Award
Richard & Chrissie Wright, Tamar Farm
Norwood Agri-Business Management Award
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Environment Canterbury Water Quality Award
Otago
Anna & Ben Gillespie, Two Farmers Farming
Regional Supreme Winner 2020
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
WaterForce Wise with Water Award
Sam & Liz Barton, Montana Pastoral
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Hill Laboratories Agri-Science Award
Otago Regional Council Quality Water Management Award
Sandra & Chris Campbell, Oakwood Hills
Bayleys People in Primary Sector Award
DairyNZ Sustainability and Stewardship Award
Norwood Agri-Business Management Award
Angela Scott and Grant Williams, Pendella Farm
Massey University Innovation Award
The McKenzie Family, Pine View
NZ Farm Forestry Association (Otgao): Farm Forestry Award
Simon & Joanna Davies, Toko Farms
Synlait Climate Stewardship Award
Southland
Geordie & Frances Eade, Granity Downs
Regional Supreme Winner 2020
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award
Hill Laboratories Agri-Science Award
Environment Southland Water Quality and Biodiversity Award
Robert & Cate Willis, Bobcat Dairy
Bayleys People in Primary Sector Award
WaterForce Wise with Water Award
The Plant Store: Farm Planting and Design Award
Andrew & Vanessa Wilkinson, Calsi Farms
Massey University Innovation Award
Synlait Climate Stewardship Award
Chris & Desiree Giles, Waimumu Downs
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award
DairyNZ Sustainability and Stewardship Award
Norwood Agri-Business Management Award