In a memorable evening of celebration, the One Elders Annual Awards took place in Adelaide on 11 December 2024, honouring the outstanding contributions of Elders staff members who exemplify the company’s core values in supporting Australian agriculture.
Recipients at the annual One Elders Awards 2024
The awards night brought together staff from across the country to celebrate those who have gone above and beyond in bringing the One Elders Values to life.
These values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation, and Customer Focus, are the corner stone of the culture at Elders. The award recipients were recognised for demonstrating these values through their exceptional achievements throughout the year.
The awards evening provided the opportunity to showcase how individuals, teams and branches within Elders have supported Australian farmers and primary producers in achieving their goals, contributing to the sustainability and growth of the industry.
The following award recipients were celebrated for their exceptional contributions:
| Award Category | Recipient |
| 'Thomas Elder' Employee of the Year | Hannah Speers, Elders Vic/Riv State Operations Specialist |
| 'Pink Shirt' Branch of the Year | Elders Burra |
| ‘Alexander Lang' Team of the Year | Elders Wool Project Team |
| 'Peter Cox' Trainee of the Year | Alexandra Atkins, Elders Yass Rural Products Sales |
| 'Give It' Community Action Award | Craig Sharam, Elders Bendigo Branch Manager |
| Sales Award | Alastair Mansfield, Elders Broken Hill Branch Manager |
| Safety Award | Liam Doherty, Sales Support Officer Elders Virginia |
| Beyond the Call of Duty Award | Jenny Birrell, Manager Operational Excellence for Elders Real Estate and Brand |
Reflecting on the significance of the night and its importance to Elders, Managing Director and CEO Mark Allison said “this event formally acknowledges those who not only live the One Elders values, but role model them, by going above and beyond consistently to support their teammates, our customers, our investors, and the communities in which we live and work.”
“I feel that we at Elders always have much to be proud of, but in particular I am incredibly proud of our people this year, of the resilience, persistence, and dedication to our business.”