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Liz Alexander Bursary for AgTech Leadership 2027

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Liz Alexander

The Liz Alexander Bursary for Leadership in AgTech and Innovation honours the legacy of Liz Alexander, a respected leader and advocate for regional AgTech, innovation and collaboration.

The bursary recognises emerging and established leaders who are contributing to the growth of Queensland’s AgTech and innovation ecosystem through leadership, collaboration, knowledge-sharing and a commitment to creating positive outcomes for agriculture and regional communities.

The $3,000 bursary provides funding for the recipient to attend evokeAG 2027 in Adelaide, the Asia-Pacific’s premier agrifood innovation event. Through this opportunity, the recipient can expand their networks, gain industry-leading insights and explore new ideas shaping the future of agriculture. The bursary reflects Liz's dedication to nurturing talent, fostering collaboration, and encouraging the next generation of innovators to engage with the ideas shaping the future of agriculture and technology in Queensland.

Inaugural recipient Britta Marsh said the bursary had a significant impact on her professional development and profile within the AgTech ecosystem.

Do you know an emerging AgTech leader making a difference in regional Queensland?

Nominate them for the 2027 Liz Alexander Bursary and help recognise the innovators shaping the future of agriculture. We encourage you to share this opportunity through your professional and community networks to help recognise and support the next generation of AgTech leaders.

Nominations close at 5 pm on Friday, 25 September 2026.

Please refer to the nomination criteria and Terms and Conditions for further information.

Liz Alexander’s legacy continues to live on through this bursary and its winners.

About the bursary

The Liz Alexander Bursary for Leadership in AgTech and Innovation celebrates the life, work and enduring legacy of Liz Alexander, a passionate advocate for agricultural innovation, collaboration and regional leadership in Queensland.

Liz was instrumental in shaping Queensland’s AgTech ecosystem. Based in Emerald, she dedicated her career to connecting producers, innovators and researchers, helping communities build the confidence, capability and networks needed to adopt new technology and embrace innovation.

Her belief in the power of collaboration and community inspired countless individuals to see opportunity in change. Liz’s work built the foundation for the thriving innovation ecosystems we see across Queensland today.

The Liz Alexander Bursary for Leadership in AgTech and Innovation was announced at evokeAG 2025 in recognition of Liz’s lasting contribution to Queensland’s agricultural innovation landscape. Managed by the Department of Primary Industries, the bursary is a Queensland state award open to Queensland residents. It is awarded annually to an emerging or established AgTech leader who demonstrates leadership, collaboration, innovation and a strong commitment to advancing agriculture and regional communities across the state.

Each year, the bursary provides $3,000 for an established or emerging AgTech leader to attend evokeAG, supporting access to new ideas, global connections, and industry-leading insights, continuing Liz’s vision of empowering others and driving Queensland’s innovation future.

  • Nominate for the 2027 bursary

    The Liz Alexander Leadership in AgTech and Innovation Bursary recognises an individual within Queensland’s agriculture sector who has demonstrated professional excellence and leadership, and who has made an outstanding contribution to primary industries and the innovation ecosystem across Queensland. The recipient will recieve a $3,000 bursary.

    Please read the criteria below or download from the document library before starting your nomination.

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    General criteria

    For each category, nominations must detail how the nominee demonstrates the following:

    • Leadership qualities such as innovation, creativity, collaboration, positive influence on others, and ethical conduct.

    • Contribution beyond their role, by going above and beyond day-to-day responsibilities to advance AgTech or agricultural innovation.

    • Commitment to regional and rural Queensland, reflecting Liz Alexander’s values of collaboration, empowerment, and community-driven innovation.

    • Development or delivery of an innovative product, service or technology that provides a unique value proposition and demonstrates real-world impact.

    • Self and peer nominations are welcome; however, all nominations must include a letter of recommendation from an industry representative or organisation supporting the nominee’s leadership, contribution, and impact.

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For more information, call the Department of Primary Industries on 13 25 23 or email DPIAgtech@dpi.qld.gov.au