Glenmore entrepreneur Nikki Davey is the co-founder of Grown Not Flown. Nikki has a vision to see her local cut flower industry bloom, using her skills in business and digital product development to support small-scale growers. She was awarded for her work in creating a digital platform that supports the slow flower movement by connecting flower consumers with local and sustainable producers.
Seven remarkable women have been recognised for their contribution to Australia’s rural and emerging industries, businesses and communities by being named national finalists of the 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.
Each of the seven female leaders will receive a $15,000 Westpac grant to help boost, expand or elevate their work, with the National Winner awarded an additional $20,000 Westpac grant and National Runner Up, an additional $15,000.
AgriFutures Australia Managing Director, John Harvey says he’s impressed with the breadth of innovative projects that were submitted.
“2023 is an exciting year for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award with our seven national finalists an outstanding representation of the impact that female-led initiatives are having within their industries and communities,” said Me Harvey.
The 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Finalists are:
• SA – Ali Paulett
• NT – Eileen Breen
• QLD – Emma Gibbons
• TAS – Melissa Duniam
• NSW/ACT – Michelle Leonard
• WA – Michelle Moriarty
• VIC – Nikki Davey
The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award has a significant profile, growing in prestige and popularity and is recognised as a program of influence among parliamentarians, industry, media and Award Alumni.
For more information about the Awards, head to: www.agrifutures.com.au/rwa