This award is presented to the most outstanding new agricultural machine exhibited at the field days. It is judged by an independent panel of regional primary producers. In many cases the winning machine has gone on to become a standard piece of equipment on farms throughout Australia.

Judging criteria include the machine’s purpose and suitability, scope of application, construction (durability and design), ease of maintenance and service, ease of operation (including operator safety and comfort), ease of adjustment, availability of parts and overall value for money.

The machine must be on site for judging on the Monday immediate prior to the start of the current field days.

Tractors and harvesters are not eligible.

Entrants must be registered exhibitors for the current Henty Machinery Field Days.