The Hayward Medal judging panel is once again asking the kiwifruit industry to nominate their finest leaders for the prestigious 2017 award. The kiwifruit Industry Advisory Council (IAC) established the pan-industry Fresh Carriers Hayward Medal in 2012 to honour the people who set up and led the industry to become New Zealand's largest horticultural export. Takao Takeshige, president of award-sponsor Fresh Carriers, says the shipping company is proud to continue its support of the kiwifruit industry award. Last year Sir Brian Elwood was awarded the Fresh Carriers Hayward Medal in recognition of the leadership he displayed as chairman of industry regulator Kiwifruit New Zealand (KNZ) over 10 years. The winner will be announced at the gala dinner which follows the kiwifruit industry conference Momentum early next year.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 24, 2016 07:02 UTC