GROWERS
INDUSTRY / NON-GROWERS
GALA DINNER
Refund Policy: Attendees can seek a refund if cancellation is received before 5pm Friday 14 July 2023. No refunds will be provided after this date. Alternatively, those unable to attend the event may transfer tickets to another party at no cost.
8:00am / 8:30am
Buses leave in two rounds from Yeppoon Town Hall
8:30am
Registrations Open – Valley Syndicate
9:15am
Welcome
Trade Show & Machinery Displays available all day
9:30am – 12:00am
Farm walk – Valley Syndicate
Machinery & Equipment Demonstrations
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch
(Drinks sponsored by – EE Muir & Sons)
1:15pm – 2:45pm
Farm Walk – Maryvale Pineapple Company
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Happy Hour
(Drinks sponsored by – Pinata Farms)
3:30pm / 4:00pm
Buses return in two rounds to Yeppoon
5:30pm – 10:00pm
Gala Dinner
Yeppoon Town Hall
25 Normanby St, Yeppoon QLD 4703
(Gala Dinner Bar Sponsor – TriCal Australia)
8:00am – 9:30am
Breakfast
10:00pm – 12:00pm
Farm Walk – Brooks & Sons
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Lunch
(Drinks sponsored by – Elders)
2:00pm
Event Finish
The following hotels are within walking distance of the dinner location (Yeppoon Town Hall – 25 Normanby St, Yeppoon QLD 4703). Please contact the hotel direct to book your accommodation.
The Australian Pineapple Industry Awards are a fantastic way to acknowledge and recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals to the pineapple industry. Nominations are open to both growers and non-growers.
Awards will be presented at the Gala Dinner held as part of the 2023 Pineapple Field Days on Thursday, 27 July 2022.
There are three award categories this year:
The Col Scott Award – for outstanding contribution to the Australian pineapple industry.
The Rudy Wassman Award – recognising the next-generation of industry professional.
Industry Appreciation Award – Presented to an individual who goes above and beyond in service of the Australian Pineapple Industry
Sponsorship Opportunities are now closed.
