Media release no.
Three finalists are in contention for the prestigious award, which is supported by Agriculture Western Australia, Rural Press and ABC Radio. Dr Janette O'Keefe, Tarin Rock, Pamela Lincoln, Albany and Rhonda Tonkin from Coomberdale have all been recognised for their contribution to agriculture and their respective rural communities. Dr O'Keefe is a veterinarian whose vision is to establish a develop a consultancy with a particular focus on the use of the internet. Ms Lincoln's vision is to build a greater recognition of food, wine and the people of the Southern Region of the State by publishing a book about the food culture of Western Australia. In doing so, she aims to create opportunities for existing products from the area, as well as encourage new niche markets with a particular focus on the region's 'clean green' reputation.