Bordertown in the running to be named 2023 Ag Town of the Year

Bordertown is in the running for the 2023 Ag Town of the Year after making it to the Top 10 stage of the competition that was instigated in 2019.

The Top 10 towns still in contention for Ag Town of the Year were decided following a popular vote from around the State, with 11 teams making the cut in 2023 when two towns were tied on the same number of votes.

Bordertown is now in competition with Myponga; Waikerie; Jamestown; Orroroo; Strathalbyn; Wudinna; Eudunda; Ardrossan; Crystal Brook; and Yunta.

Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven (pictured) said it was the first time in the awards history that a Top 10 has been named.

“Having a Top 10 is a new innovation as the Ag Town of the Year awards evolve, providing the opportunity to widen the recognition and appreciation of the towns, their surrounding regions and of course their respective communities that make them such dynamic and welcoming places to live,” Minister Scriven said. “Our regions contribute $29 billion to the state’s economy each year and their contribution deserves to be celebrated.”

The next step for the Tatiara town is to provide written submissions to be reviewed by a panel of independent judges, who will select three finalist towns. The finalists will also be visited between September 25 and 29.

The winner will be announced at the Regional Showcase Awards Celebration evening on Thursday, November 9.

The award highlights the importance of developing and maintaining a strong and vibrant agriculture sector in South Australia by recognising towns excelling in agricultural practices, strengthening their region, and supporting a vibrant and resilient community.

In addition to being recognised as the ‘South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year’, the winning town receives:

• town entrance sign recognising their achievement
• certificate and trophy presented by the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development
• community event and sign unveiling to celebrate the town’s achievement
• double-page feature in SALIFE magazine. For more information visit: https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/regions/ agtown_of_the_year