WOOL Industries Australia is calling for nominations for the 2024 Australian Wool Industry Medal.

The peak industry body said it’s time to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the Australian wool industry and those who have made a significant contribution to its success.

Since 2017, Wool Industries Australia Inc. has presented the medal to those who have made an outstanding and lasting contribution to the Australian wool industry.

Medallists have been nominated from a broad range of sectors within and across the Australian wool Industry including:

Wool producing and wool classing and/or shearing; brokering and education; exporting, market reporting and analysis; processing, administration and regulation services; science, research, wool testing, fashion and retail.

WIA Inc is asking wool industry people to consider if they know someone who has –

– demonstrated service worthy of recognition

– made a contribution that has had a significant impact in the wool industry or;

–  has been recognised elsewhere in the media, by other awards, professional/interest groups or through local government.

Wool Industries Australia said it is the peak body for the Australian wool industry. Members include: Australian Council of Wool Exporters and Processors, Australian Wool Exchange, AWH Pty Ltd, Australian Wool Innovation, Australian Wool Testing Authority, The National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia, and WoolProducers Australia.

Nominations for the 2024 Australian Wool Industry Medal will remain open until COB Friday 31 May 2024.

All nominations must be submitted to AWIM NOMINATION [email protected]

Australian Wool Industry Medal nominations are open now.

Further information on events can be found on the website www.woolindustries.au