Winners were announced for the 9th edition of the Australian Organic Industry Awards at Pullman Melbourne on the Park on 8 March 2024.
Our Awards program is all about showcasing the products, individuals, brands and businesses that are moving the organic sector forward. Entries were open across eight individual and industry categories, with a Chairman’s Award and Hall of Fame recipient also unveiled.
Applications Open: Wednesday 29 November 2023
Applications Close: Wednesday 24 January 2024
Finalists Announced: Monday 12 February 2024
Winners Announced: Friday 8 March 2024
NEW PRODUCT OF OF THE YEAR
Soulfresh, Lo Bros Purple Grape Organic Kombucha 330ml
INNOVATION AWARD
WoodShield
BRAND OF THE YEAR
Cleaver’s Organic Meat
RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Santos Organics
YOUNG ORGANIC LEADER OF THE YEAR
Chelsea Eldridge, Eldridge Fresh Organics
ORGANIC WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Karen Ward, Honest to Goodness
FARMER OF THE YEAR
Carly Burnham, Bonnie Doone Beef
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Hewitt
CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
Andrew Youngberry, Inglewood Organic
2024 HALL OF FAME
Biodynamic pioneer Alex Podolinsky (1925-2019). Award accepted by Alex’s son Peter Podolinsky of the Bio Dynamic Research Institute (BDRI)
The 2024 Australian Organic Industry Award winners were announced at Pullman Melbourne on the Park on 8 March 2024, as part of the Australian Organic Conference event.
Australian Organic Limited (AOL) is the peak body for the organic industry.
AOL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, the Turrbal and Yuggera people. We extend our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.