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The Agri Eastern Cape Congress not only consists of decision making and information sharing but also recognizing people, places or companies for their dedication to organised agriculture.
During the evening of the first day of Congress we held our Annual Awards Dinner which is famously known for the announcement of the Agri Eastern Cape Toyota Young Farmer of the Year winner, but this year we decided to incorporate all awards presented at Agri Eastern Cape into one evening, which was proudly sponsored by Standard Bank.
Award categories included Agricultural Associations with an annual membership income in the following categories 150k, 200k, 300k and 400k, the best regional AA, best overall AA, most improved AA, Corporate Membership as per their categories, a special award of recognition, councillor of the year, presidential award and the floating trophy awarded for service in respect of policing. The Agricultural Assocation award winners are chosen according to the number of members in their association, the amount of crime reported by them and general communication with the office.
Each award winner was carefully selected, and we believe they worked hard and significantly contributed to the agricultural industry.
The Eastern Cape Toyota Young Farmer of the Year winner announcement is a huge part of the evening. The four finalists, all very hardworking and dedicated farmers, were anxiously waiting for the winner to be announced. Ricky Pillay from Toyota announced Dwayne Kaschula the winner. A huge congratulations to Dwayne as well as the other finalists, Peet Coetzee, Pieter Jordaan and Jonathan Willows. We wish them great success ahead.
Agri EC Award Winners
150K Membership Award
(AAs with an annual membership income of R150 000)
Aberdeen
Adelaide
Agri Sondagsrivier
Bedford
Fish River
Hofmeyr
Maclear
Sneeuberg
Steytlerville
Upper Cathcart
200k Membership Award
(AAs with an annual membership income of R200 000)
Agri Tsitsikamma Oos
Alexandria
Burgersdorp
Langkloof Landbougenootskap
Steynsburg
300k Membership Award
(AAs with an annual membership income of R300 000)
Cedarville
400k Membership Award
(AAs with an annual membership income of R400 000)
Gamtoos
Best Regional AA Award
Region 1: Carlisle Bridge
Region 2: Upper Cathcart
Region 3: Hofmeyr
Region 4&5: Steynburg
Best Overall AA Award
Upper Cathcart
Most Improved AA Award
Tarkastad
Gold Corporate Membership Awards
(Corporate Members in the R50 000 category)
Al Mawashi
BKB
Future Auctioneers
Isuzu
Kelston Motor Group
Sanlam Private Wealth
Standard Bank
Silver Corporate Membership Awards
(Corporate Members in the R30 000 category)
FAW Trucks
Intersec Access
King Price Insurance
OVK
MSD Animal Health
Nedbank
Santam
Water and Pumping Solutions
Bronze Corporate Membership Awards
(Corporate Members in the R10 000 category)
Absa
Citadel
Dias Consulting
Die Kooperasie
FNB
Invader Plant Specialists
Intellisec
Kyron Agri
Lionel's Vet
Old Mutual
Overberg Agri
PWM
TASC
Vleissentraal
OneSolar
Special Award - Recognition for his efficient and valued contribution to agriculture as a member of Agri Eastern Cape General Council & Management Committee
Dickie Ogilvie
BP Erasmus Trophy - Councillor of the Year
Kate Webster
Agri EC Presidential Award
(Awarded to a board member who contributed the most to the organisation for the year)
Christo Venter
Agri EC Floating Trophy
(Awarded for outstanding service rendered in respect of effective policing)
FLASH - Brigadier Petzer
Eastern Cape Toyota Young Farmer of the Year Finalists
Dwayne Kaschula
Jonathan Willows
Pieter Jordaan
Peet Coetzee
Eastern Cape Toyota Young Farmer of the Year Winner
Dwayne Kaschula
The Agri Eastern Cape Awards Dinner was a great success, and all attendees seemed to be enjoying themselves. This evening creates a space where farmers from all over the Eastern Cape can interact and share ideas amongst one another to improve the agricultural sector and accomplish their goals.
Congratulations to all the award winners!
