This year at E Tipu 2026, we want to celebrate our fabulous women in Agribusiness and the work they do for our sector.

2026 has been named the UN International Year of Women in Agriculture, and we’re celebrating it the best way we know how - by recognising the women and women-led teams who are quietly (and not so quietly) transforming Aotearoa New Zealand’s food and fibre systems.

E Tipu is proud to open nominations for the Women in Agribusiness Awards 2026. These awards celebrate leadership, innovation, and impact - from the paddock to the boardroom, from research labs and start-ups to supply chains and communities.

Whether it’s a farmer leading change on-farm, a rising star building momentum early in their career, a team achieving more together, or an innovator using technology to solve real-world challenges, this is about shining a light on work that’s moving the sector forward.

Click the button below to place your nominations for 2026

The Women in Agribusiness Awards celebrate the UN International Year of Women in Agriculture by recognising women and teams who are transforming food and fibre systems through exceptional leadership, innovation, and measurable impact across the value chain.

These awards aim to:

The awards aim to increase the visibility and recognition of women’s contributions to agriculture and agribusiness, while inspiring and supporting the next generation of women leaders in the sector. They showcase the many pathways into and through agrifood careers - from farming and technical support to innovation and entrepreneurship - and seek to accelerate women’s equity, empowerment, and economic participation across food and agriculture.

At their heart, the awards amplify stories of innovation, resilience, and meaningful impact within New Zealand’s agrifood systems.

NOMINATING PROCESS

Timeline:

• Nominations open: January 14 , 2026

• Nominations close: March 30 , 2026

• Finalists announced: April 15 , 2026

• Awards ceremony: May 21 , 2026

How to Submit a Nomination:

All nominations are submitted via the online nomination form via the button below. Nominations may also be submitted by email to e-tipu@foodhq.com if online submission is not accessible.