Nominations for the 2011 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards are open. Included in the Awards is the Wool Producer of the Year category, sponsored by AWI.

Hosted by Kondinin Group and ABC Rural, the Australian Farmer of the Year Awards celebrate the highly professional, innovative and sustainable approach of our farmers, showcasing their passion and raising the profile of the important role they play in Australia’s economic and social fabric.

Would you like to be considered for Wool Producer of the Year Award? Or do you know someone who deserves recognition for their contribution to Australia's iconic wool-growing industry?

Don't be shy! Nominating yourself or someone you know for the award is a great way to contribute to the future of the industry, and showcase the remarkable achievements of our wool producers.

So put modesty aside and start nominating today!

Nomination forms are available on the Kondinin Group website http://www.kondiningroup.com.au/static.ASP?t=2&I=16 or email events@kondinin.com.au.

Nominations close on 1 August, 2011. All finalists in the Wool Producer of the Year Award will be considered finalists for the overall Farmer of the Year Award.

Winners will be announced at the Australian Farmer of the Year Awards Dinner to be held in Sydney on 7 September 2011.

Michael Blake of ‘Bally Glunin Park’, Hamilton, Victoria won the Wool Producer of the Year category at last year’s inaugural Australian Farmer of the Year Awards.