Please find below the relevant form for nominating your candidate. Submit the completed form, along with all supporting documentation, to the AWSA Secretariat at email agriculturalwriterssa@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 28 August 2026.
Note that the criteria are the same for Farmer of the Year and New Entrant to Commercial Agriculture candidates.
AWSA Farmer of the Year
Complete the pro forma nomination form, giving as much detail as possible.
Pro forma form (English)
AWSA New Entrant to Commercial Agriculture
Complete the pro forma nomination form, giving as much detail as possible.
Pro forma form (English)
AWSA Agriculturalist of the Year
The award for Agriculturist of the Year rotates annually between scientist, economist, and extension/agronomist of the year. To be considered for Agriculturist of the Year 2026, the candidate must be an economist. Please complete the pro forma nomination form in English or Afrikaans, giving as much detail as possible.
Pro forma form (English)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lethea Louw at email agriculturalwriterssa@gmail.com