Nominations open for 2026 North Australia Beef Research Council Medals

The achievements of leading figures who have demonstrated excellence in the production, research, development, or extension of north Australia’s beef industry are set to be recognised through the North Australia Beef Research Council’s ‘NABRC Medals’.

Awarded every three years in conjunction with the Northern Beef Research Update Conference (NBRUC), the medal presentation will be a highlight of next year’s event to be held in March in Brisbane.

The awards recognise individuals whose commitment to the northern Australia beef industry is acknowledged by their peers and industry, and who have demonstrated success in advancing the industry through production, research, adoption or extension.

2023 saw the addition of a new Lifetime Achievement Award to the Medals program, celebrating an individual who has contributed to the north Australian beef industry in a variety of ways throughout their life, demonstrating leadership, encouraging innovation and growing the industry. This award will continue in 2026.

NABRC Chair Paul Burke said the Medals provided a valuable way for the industry to recognise and thank those who work tirelessly for the northern Australia beef industry.

“Those nominated for the producer, researcher or extension awards are only the tip of the people advancing our industry – our industry is blessed with a range of qualified, experienced and passionate people from all facets of the supply chain, who make a difference to the productivity, profitability and long-term sustainability of the northern Australia beef industry on a daily basis,” Mr Burke said.

“However, the nomination process and the presentations of the NABRC Medals provides an opportunity to recognise those who have gone over and above in their dedication and pursuit of excellence for the industry.”

The Lifetime Achievement Award provides well-deserved acknowledgement of those who have been pivotal in advancing and promoting the northern Australia beef industry over the course of their lives.

Medal recipients will be announced at NBRUC’s Conference Dinner at the Voco Brisbane on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Nominees can self-nominate or be nominated by their peers. Medal recipients must be present at the NBRUC Dinner to accept their award.

Nomination details can be found at www.nabrc.com.au/nabrc-medals

For further information on the NABRC Medals Awards 2026, please contact Jackie Kyte at jackie@jackiekyte.com.au – 0409 564 729