Recognising the producers, researchers and industry leaders driving our state's grain sector forward. Nominations for the 2026–27 Awards are now open and close on 30 October.
The South Australian grain industry contributes billions to Gross State Product each year and employs tens of thousands of people across farms, regional communities and the wider supply chain.
The Awards recognise excellence, innovation, leadership and sustainability across the grains value chain, and honour the industry's heritage through the SA Grain Industry Hall of Fame.
Nominate yourself or someone who inspires you. Each award is supported by an industry partner.
See the highlights from the 2025–26 Awards, when more than 400 guests came together at Adelaide Oval to celebrate the state's grain industry.
The SA Grain Industry Hall of Fame recognises individuals, living or posthumous, whose long-standing work has shaped the state's grain sector and left a lasting legacy.
Six categories recognise excellence across production, innovation, sustainability, leadership and industry impact. Read the criteria, then submit your nomination between 7 and 30 October.
Nominate yourself or someone else. It takes about ten minutes, and you can attach supporting documents at the end.
Thank you. We've received your nomination.
Finalists will be announced on 16 November. If we need anything else, we'll contact you by email.
The Hall of Fame recognises individuals, living or posthumous, who have made outstanding and long-lasting contributions to the South Australian grain industry.
Inductees may include grain producers, industry leaders, researchers and advocates whose work has shaped the sector. Inductions are announced at the Gala Dinner alongside the Award winners.
Nominees may be recognised during their lifetime or after it.
A significant contribution to the South Australian grain industry over a minimum of ten years.
Production, research, education, policy or advocacy.
One historic and two modern inductees were recognised at the 2026 Gala Dinner at Adelaide Oval.
Historic inducteeAppointed South Australia's first Professor of Agriculture in 1881, Custance established Roseworthy Agricultural College as its first principal. He trialled more than 180 wheat varieties from five continents and championed superphosphate, crop rotation and evidence-based farming, laying early foundations for the state's research, development and extension system.
Modern inducteeA grain and beef producer whose industry service spans more than four decades. Andrew chaired GRDC from 1993 to 1999, sat on the Australian Wheat Board, and chaired Plant Health Australia and the Biosecurity Advisory Council. His honours include the Centenary Medal, the Farrer Memorial Medal and appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia.
Modern inductee · posthumousA wheat breeder at the Waite Institute from 1965, Tony released more than 20 varieties, at one point accounting for over 40 per cent of Australia's wheat crop. His Molineux and Yitpi varieties brought cereal cyst nematode resistance and boron tolerance to South Australian paddocks, and he founded the Waite's durum breeding program.
If you know someone who deserves to be considered, contact Grain Producers SA on 1300 734 884 or info@grainproducerssa.com.au.
Producers, researchers and industry professionals come together at Adelaide Oval to announce the Award winners and Hall of Fame inductees.
The second SA Grain Industry Awards recognised 24 finalists across six categories, nominated by their peers from every corner of the state's grain regions.
The 32-page booklet from the 2026 Gala Dinner includes full profiles of each finalist in their own words, messages from the Premier, the Minister and our Platinum sponsor, and the 2025–26 Hall of Fame inductees.
Grain producers are, by nature, quiet achievers. They are not ones to shout their successes from the rooftops. Yet we know that sharing these stories matters.
John Gladigau, Chair, and Brad Perry, Chief Executive Officer, Grain Producers SA
Relive the night at Adelaide Oval on 3 February 2026.
Hear from the 2025–26 finalists about their farming businesses and what drives them. Play them all here, or watch an individual finalist’s video from their card below.
Winners are shown first in each category.
Nominations for the 2026–27 Awards are open until 30 October. Nominate someone.
One historic and two modern inductees were recognised at the Gala Dinner on 3 February 2026.
Historic inducteeAppointed South Australia's first Professor of Agriculture in 1881, Custance established Roseworthy Agricultural College as its first principal. He trialled more than 180 wheat varieties from five continents and championed superphosphate, crop rotation and evidence-based farming, laying early foundations for the state's research, development and extension system.
Modern inducteeA grain and beef producer whose industry service spans more than four decades. Andrew chaired GRDC from 1993 to 1999, sat on the Australian Wheat Board, and chaired Plant Health Australia and the Biosecurity Advisory Council. His honours include the Centenary Medal, the Farrer Memorial Medal and appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia.
Modern inductee · posthumousA wheat breeder at the Waite Institute from 1965, Tony released more than 20 varieties, at one point accounting for over 40 per cent of Australia's wheat crop. His Molineux and Yitpi varieties brought cereal cyst nematode resistance and boron tolerance to South Australian paddocks, and he founded the Waite's durum breeding program.
The first SA Grain Industry Awards brought 300 growers, researchers and agribusiness professionals to Adelaide Oval, and inducted the first members of the SA Grain Industry Hall of Fame.
The booklet from the inaugural Gala Dinner includes full profiles and Q&As with all 18 finalists, and messages from Grain Producers SA and the Minister for Primary Industries.
Relive the inaugural SA Grain Industry Awards at Adelaide Oval.
Winners are shown first in each category.
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The Awards are made possible by organisations that share our commitment to South Australia's grain industry. Select a logo to visit their website.
Sponsorship puts your organisation in front of producers, researchers and industry leaders from across the state. Contact Grain Producers SA to discuss packages.
The SA Grain Industry Awards are an initiative of Grain Producers SA, the peak industry body representing 4,500 grain farms in South Australia.