Aimee Wilson
Regional Leader of the Year 2025
Aimee Wilson is a dedicated dairy farmer, community leader, and advocate for women in agriculture. With over a decade of experience in farm management, Aimee values balance in life, prioritizing family and farm while remaining actively involved in her local community.
As a Hub Leader for DWN, Aimee covers the Waikato region, has served on the Conference Committee and is part of the DWN Business Groups, she takes pride in creating engaging events for local dairy women and fostering meaningful connections within the sector. Outside of DWN, she has been involved in her children’s schools and assisting with coaching and managing tennis and youth soccer teams.
Aimee embodies the DWN values, crediting the network with boosting her confidence and personal growth. She is a resilient, dedicated and positive role model, inspiring others to thrive in both farming and community life.
The judges said Aimee is a quiet yet impactful leader who consistently pushes herself outside her comfort zone to grow personally and professionally. She values teamwork and has embraced opportunities such as conferences and leadership roles to develop her skills.
Through her role as a Regional Leader and her community building at DWN events, she creates spaces where ‘everyone realises they’re not alone.’ Her ability to connect with others and take initiative makes her a true role model. Having prioritised family and now ready for her next chapter, Aimee embodies connection, inclusion, and the transformative power of stepping outside one’s comfort zone.
– Judges Panel
