Leadership and governance development of women involved in the primary sector was celebrated
last week as the Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) marked the 100th graduate from its
Escalator programme.
The Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) has a new general manager with the appointment of Lisa Sims to the role.
Leading primary sector women’s development organisation, AWDT, has announced a new interim chair and three new trustees, following its annual general meeting on 21 May 2018.
Planning for long-term business success is the focus of a new AWDT programme for sheep and beef farming partners, developed in response to strong industry demand.
A ‘mighty big aspiration’ to find a balance between food production, the environment and people came a step closer last week when 14 women involved in primary industries graduated from AWDT’s national leadership and governance programme.
Last year 60 wāhine Māori completed our Wāhine Māia, Wāhine Whenua programme with a greater understanding of the Māori trusts, incorporations and agribusinesses they are operating or governing. Thanks to Red Meat NZ for supporting this programme. For more highlights from our annual report check here: buff.ly/2Ti4Ice
Last year saw over 420 farming women complete our UYFB programme, equipped with the skills and confidence to contribute more strongly to more profitable farming businesses. Thanks to Red Meat NZ for partnering with us to provide this programme in 39 locations this year. There are still places available on our 2019 programmes. Register here: www.awdt.org.nz/programmes/uyfb/
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Excellent course! Highly recommended!!
Fantastic course! Well worth it for all farming ladies
One of our annual report highlights from last year was reaching the milestone of 100 Escalator graduates. That’s over 100 women who are equipped with the tools, confidence and support to create positive change in the primary sector and rural communities. Thanks to AGMARDT, ANZ New Zealand, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, DairyNZ, FMG, Ravensdown, Red Meat NZ, CRS Software - Cash Manager, KPMG NZ Farming Business and Farmers Weekly NZ for investing in primary sector women. To find out more about Escalator and our other programmes check here: www.awdt.org.nz/escalator/ #EscalatorAlumni #Creatingpositivechange
Our 2018 annual report is hot off the press with highlights from a year that saw AWDT deliver more programmes to more people in more locations than ever before. Over the coming week we’ll share more details about these milestones and achievements. You can read a copy of the report here: buff.ly/2Ti4Ice. Special thanks to our strategic partners and sponsors for all your support during the year: AGMARDT, ANZ New Zealand , Beef + Lamb New Zealand, DairyNZ, FMG, Ravensdown, Red Meat NZ, CRS Software - Cash Manager, KPMG NZ Farming Business, Farmers Weekly NZ. #SupportedGrowth
Our annual meeting last night was a chance to celebrate the achievements of 2018 and to formally recognise AWDT Founder and Trustee Lindy Nelson, who moved out of her Executive Director role at the end of last year. AWDT, our programmes and the changes in the lives and communities of our almost 3000 graduates are all a result of Lindy’s vision of women fulfilling their potential as vital partners in a thriving primary sector. Following the many tributes, Lindy and husband David were presented with two totara trees: “Like you, these are the mighty giants of the forest.” – Fi Dalgety, AWDT Trustee. Thanks to our partners ANZ New Zealand, AGMARDT, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, DairyNZ, FMG, Ravensdown, Red Meat NZ, CRS Software - Cash Manager, Ministry for Primary Industries. #CreatingPositiveChange
Congrats Lindy. Incredible vision and growth relating to a vitally important issue and need in the agricultural sector. May the Totara tree grow as big as your vision x
Can’t wait to celebrate with you!!
8 years and 250,000kms just in your cars alone! But proud of all you've achieved mum
Congratulations and well recognition of your amazing work. 👏👏👏❤️
Lindy, you are an inspiration. Thank you for your contribution to our industry at large and especially in the appreciation of the role women can play in that. I’m sure you’re not done yet mind you!
Congratulations Lindy Nelson. Was great to celebrate with you last night. Thank you again for taking action, lighting the candle and blazing the trail for us to courageously follow your lead. You have made such an incredible difference in the lives of so many women across New Zealand. X
Congratulations on a job extremely well done Lindy!! Congratulations to AWDT to accomplishments and vision!!
We couldn't be any prouder of you. X
Congratulations and well done. X
Wow Lindy you had the vision and went for it. Thank you for all your work - you have changed lifes xx
Congratulations Lindy a wonderful achievement!
Congratulations Lindy, what a difference you have made and will continue to make for rural women across NZ ❤️
Beautiful congratulations Lindy
Congratulations Lindy, what an amazing legacy xx
Congratulations Lindy, What an amazing journey from the beginning of 2008. Really proud to be in your Kellogg cohort, an inspiring contribution.
Congratulations Lindy! Has been an absolute privilege to be part of AWDT. Thank you so much for your contribution in all our lives. Nx
Congratulations Lindy! Has been an absolute privilege to be part of AWDT. Thank you so much for your contribution in all our lives. Nx
Thank you Lindy Nelson for your vision, your determination and your perseverance. Our lives, our businesses, our sectors and NZ Inc are stronger, more resilient and poised for the future thanks to you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts
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