Are you a dairy innovator?
Australia’s premier dairy event is seeking innovative ideas, research projects and scientific-based outcomes to enhance Australia’s dairy industry.
The ADC Innovator Award sponsored by the Gardiner Foundation is seeking fresh and emerging dairy innovations and projects that impact or have the potential to impact and enhance the Australian dairy industry.
This is an opportunity to profile and highlight your research, on-farm trial or scientific exploration in front of the national industry at ADC 2027.
Innovations and projects must be evidence and/or science based or research backed ideas.
Applications for ADC 2027 will open in October 2026.
Check out the 2026 ADC Innovators Application Pack for more details.
The ADC Innovators Award was formerly known as the Young Dairy Scientist Award and has a long and esteemed history of celebrating emerging research and communication.
Congratulations to the 2026 ADC Innovator Award winner Daniel Carson who introduced his dairy beef snack product Mīti as a by innovative solution. Read more about Daniel and his innovation….
A big thank you to Award sponsor Gardiner Foundation who continue to provide opportunity through research, development and extension in the dairy industry.
Full conference registration is complimentary to finalists with the winner receiving a financial bursary of $3,000 to extend their professional development.
For more information regarding the ADC Innovators Award please contact ADC Secretary Shareena Pearce admin@australiandairyconference.com.au.