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The Dairy Women’s Network’s Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Award is now in its 13th year and applications or nominations are closing soon. Not only does the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year recipient achieve the coveted title, but this year they will also receive a scholarship to the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme. Jules […]

Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) celebrated 25-years on Friday 1 December at Red Barn, Waikato with 70 of its members and partners, past and present. Jules Benton, DWN CEO says, “the day was one of celebration, acknowledging the founders who did something extraordinary 25-years ago in 1998. This is a salute to them and those that

The Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year nominations open today, 31 October 2023, marking the 13th year of the awards. Each year, women from across the New Zealand’s food and fibre sector, and who are part of Dairy Women’s Network (DWN), are nominated for this prestigious award. Jules Benton, DWN CEO says, “these incredible women

The Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) is making changes to the Board this month (June 2023) as Karen Forlong steps away, and Jess Moore joins as a new trustee. Trish Rankin, DWN Board Chair, says “We’ve been lucky to have Karen on our Board for so long. Karen has true pink blood having proudly been a

The Fonterra 2023 Dairy Woman of the Year Recipient was announced today (3 May) at the Gala dinner of DWN 2023 Conference “Brighter, Braver, Bolder”.  Donna Cram was tonight recognised as an outstanding woman who has contributed to the dairy sector with passion, drive, innovation and leadership. Donna is a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Taranaki,

The 2023 Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) Regional Leader of the Year is today announced as Rachel Usmar.  The award was announced at tonight’s ‘DWN Brighter Braver Bolder’ Conference in Southland.  Rachel beat stiff competition from two other finalists, Emily Williams and Roseanne Megaw, who were also scored highly by the judges.   Dairy Woman’s Network CEO

The 2023 finalists for the Dairy Woman Network (DWN) Regional Leader have been announced. This award, sponsored by FMG, showcases inspirational women who demonstrate excellence at grass roots, leadership in their local community, and encompassing the DWN values. Jules Benton, DWN CEO says, “it’s always so exciting and inspiring to see the calibre of woman

The Fonterra 2023 Dairy Woman of the Year Finalists are today announced as Donna Cram, Kimberly Crewther, Rebecca Miller and Sheena Penwarden.  The Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year award recognises an outstanding woman who has contributed to the dairy sector with passion, drive, innovation and leadership. Donna Smit, DWN Trustee says, “this is one

Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) this week welcomes new Trustee, Lucy Johnson. Lucy comes from North Canterbury, where she grew up on a sheep, beef and horticultural enterprise. She brings a wealth of energy and expertise to the DWN Board. Trish Rankin, DWN Trust Board Chair, says “the Board were excited to see such a high