Entry Requirements

 

Requirements

Entries - Up to 500 words maximum. Photos, pictures, diagrams are also encouraged however, the full entry should comprise of no more than 2 full A4 pages including the 500 word summary.

Short-listed Entries - Short-listed entries will be asked to submit a poster for further judging. The poster should successfully communicate the innovation to the wider community. The top 3 short listed entries will be notified and expected to attend the conference dinner 3 April 2012, Caroline Bay Hall, TIMARU.

The origin of the images used must be acknowledged

  • The work must be your own – any assistance must be acknowledged on the entry
  • The poster is to arrive in PDF format and must be able to be printed as A1 (594mm x 840mm) for display at the conference
  • Posters will be uploaded onto the competition webpage
  • Judges will view the posters as A3

Winner - The winner must receive the award in person on April 3rd 2012 at the INZ Conference Dinner to be held ay Caroline Bay Hall, Timaru. The winner will also be invited to present their innovation in 5 minute presentation at the conference dinner, although this is optional.

Minimum Nomination Information Required

Nominator -

  • Name:
  • Company/organisation/Farm name:
  • Relationship to possible entrant (e.g. farm advisor, banker, stock agent, fertiliser rep, neighbour):
  • Your contact phone number:

Prospective Entrant -

  • Name:
  • Postal Address:
  • Phone number:
  • Reason for nomination:

 If you nominate someone they will be contacted by Irrigation NZ and will be given information about the ‘INZ Innovation in Irrigation Award in association with Aqualinc’. Please note that your name will be used in the conversation.

 Minimum Entry Information Required:

  • Name:
  • Address:
  • Postal Address (if different):
  • Telephone:
  • Mobile:
  • Fax:
  • Email:
  • Entry form submitted by:
  • Summary / overview of innovation - maximum 500 words. If photos and/or diagrams are included

The  entry must not total more than 2 sides of an A4 paper (inclusive of the 500 words).

Entries and Nominations to be received by 5pm on the appropriate closing date

Post: IrrigationNZ, 6 Sonter Road, Christchurch 8140

Fax: 03 341 2205

E-mail: events@irrigationnz.co.nz with the subject line INNOVATION AWARD

NB: the information that you supply may be used by IrrigationNZ for publications relating to the Award. Access to this information will be available to the IrrigationNZ and the Award sponsor.

For queries phone 03 341 2225 or e-mail events@irrigationnz.co.nz