LEADERSHIP
The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association's (ALFA) Annual Recognition of Excellence Program aims to assist the Australian Cattle Feedlot Industry to attract, retain and grow a professional skilled workforce through the recognition of business and individual excellence.
ALFA's Recognition of Excellence Awards Program aims to assist the Australian Cattle Feedlot Industry to attract, retain and grow a professional skilled workforce through the recognition of business and individual excellence.
ALFA is very proud of the businesses and individuals that make up the industry and selflessly aspire to develop themselves and the industry practices for the betterment of the sector.
ALFA’s Recognition of Excellence Awards Program is open to ALFA Members and/or their employees who demonstrate excellence and alignment with the core values of each Industry Award or Scholarship.
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KEY PROGRAM DATES
Applications Open - 1 June
Applications Close - 31 July
* Refer to the flyer for each individual Award/Scholarship below for the specific key dates to that Award/Scholarship - some dates vary from the above.
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ANNUAL INDUSTRY AWARDS & SCHOlarships
young lot feeder of the year
Proudly sponsored by Performance Feeds
Annual award recognising the next generation of cattle feedlot industry leaders and rewarding the achievements of young lot feeders.
excellence in feedlot education medal
Proudly sponsored by Zoetis
Annual award acknowledging and rewarding feedlot staff committed to continual formal learning & training within the Australian feedlot industry.
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Formal training includes: ALFA's Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) Training, Certificate III in Feedlot Operations, Certificate IV in Feedlot Production, ALFA's Margin & People Management (MPM) Program, Feedlot Graduate Programs, Feedlot Trainee Programs.
If you would like to enquire if a training course you have graduated from or undertaking is eligible, please contact awards@feedlots.com.au to enquire.
innovator of the year
Proudly sponsored by Integrated Animal Production
An award recognising excellence in innovation developed by lot feeders.
communicate your research | competition
Proudly sponsored by Bovine Dynamics and Quirindi Feedlot Services
Promoting excellence and scientific professionalism for the advancement of communication between tertiary institutions and the Australian cattle feedlot industry.
Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP) scholarship
Proudly sponsored by ALFA and MLA
Identifying and fostering Australian feedlot industry leaders for the ongoing development and progression of the Australian feedlot sector and ALFA.
Training Rural Australians In Leadership (TRAIL) scholarship
Proudly sponsored by ALFA, MLA and various associate businesses
Identifying and fostering aspiring Australian feedlot industry leaders for the ongoing development and progression of the Australian feedlot sector and ALFA.
MPM Program 2021
Registrations open September
The MPM Program is designed to provide lot feeders and industry professionals with a deeper understanding of how to manage a modern feedlot business. Spots are limited, so reserve your spot on the Program today.
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