This is a reminder to enter the Toyota New Harvest of the Year Competition 2016 as we are nearing the closing date at the end of next week. Thanks to all the companies/organisations that already entered a candidate(s) for the competition, and those who have forwarded the entry forms and -details to other relevant people/organisations and possible candidates.
Remember that the objectives of this competition are:
- to identify and reward the most successful previously disadvantaged (black/Indian/coloured) farmer in South Africa, and;
- to provide credit/recognition to those people/institutions/organisations/agencies that are involved in the development of new farmers.
By participating the nominator and finalist will receive much publicity. All that is required from you is to identify and nominate such a successful farmer with whom your institution assisted in the development of the individual. Please ask your candidate to complete Section A of the attached entry form where after you must complete Section B and return both sections by fax to +27 (0)51 507 4060 or +27 (0)86 503 6166, or send the scanned entry form by email to cvdwesth [at]cut.ac.za or post to Prof. C. van der Westhuizen, Department of Agriculture, Central University of Technology Free State, P/Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300.
The entry requirements, procedure and adjudication criteria are included in the entry form – please read it carefully. However, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time at +27 (0)51 507 3788 or +27 (0)83 445 2662 if you have any queries or need any special arrangements.
I am looking forward in receiving your entry/entries before or on 26 August 2016.
Kind regards
Prof. Carlu van der Westhuizen
Convener/chairperson of the panel of adjudicators
