1 April 2026
Gavin Pearce, Minister for Primary Industries and Water
Amy Vickers has been named the winner of the 2026 Tasmanian AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.
With 26 years of military service for the Australian Navy, Amy is the founder of Well Beyond Service, a program dedicated to supporting women in service roles such as the defence forces, emergency services and volunteer emergency roles.
As the Tasmanian winner, Amy has received a $15,000 Westpac grant and will represent the State at the National Gala Dinner at Parliament House in Canberra on 8 September 2026.
Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Gavin Pearce, praised Amy for her dedication to supporting veterans and emergency service workers.
“I am beyond impressed with what Amy has built here in Tasmania, and I want to thank her for her ongoing efforts,” Minister Pearce said.
“For more than 25 years, this Award has recognised and celebrated the essential role women play in rural industries, businesses and communities.
“The importance of this Award cannot be understated, creating opportunities for women to step into leadership roles, amplify their voices, and bring to life innovative ideas that strengthen communities and industries here in rural Tasmania, and across the country.
“I want to congratulate all nominees for their ongoing contributions to rural Tasmania, and look forward to seeing Amy represent our great state on the national stage.”
Applications for the 2027 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award open in early September 2026.
For more information on the finalists, their biographies and applications for the 2027 awards please visit the NRE Tas website: nre.tas.gov.au/rwa