07/08/2026
Congratulations to the Cotton Grower of the Year- Brimblecombe family and everyone involved.
The wait is over — the 2026 Australian Cotton Industry Award winners have been announced.
Celebrating the people driving Australian cotton forward, this year’s recipients were recognised for their achievements, innovation and contribution across the industry.
🏆Bayer Australia & New Zealand Cotton Growers of the Year - Mitch & Mariah Brimblecombe of Moira Farming in the Lockyer Valley Qld
🏆 High Achiever of the Year - Rhys Herbert & Trish Carroll, Pastoral Properties, Warra, Qld
🏆Cotton Research and Development Corporation Chris Lehmann Young Cotton Achiever of the Year Award - Alexandria Doyle, LDC, Emerald Qld
🏆Cotton Seed Distributors Researcher of the Year - Dr Katie Broughton, Research Scientist at CSIRO Agriculture and Food, Narrabri, NSW
🏆John Deere Service to Industry Award - Allan Williams, Executive Director, CRDC and Elizabeth Alexander (Liz), Central Queensland cotton leader and innovator (posthumously)
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