Boschendal claimed top honours at the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards, being recognised as the Best Performing Farm in the Franschhoek region in a fiercely competitive category, which included entries from some of the most renowned farms in the region.
Remarkably, this is the sixth time Boschendal won the category since 2016.
“We are incredibly proud of all our farm team members who were recognised for their outstanding work, and thank them for their invaluable contribution to our farm and to our efforts of being a regenerative farming leader,” said Charles Edmonds, managing director of farming at Boschendal.
The awards were established in 2005 to give recognition to the valuable and important contribution of agricultural workers to the sustainability and growth of agriculture in the province. It further showcases and recognies the critical role farm workers play and inspire pride amongst agri workers throughout the province.
The 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards is held across 16 regions of the province, with participants competing across 11 categories: general worker, driver, irrigation specialist, technical operator, animal production, administrative staff, social development, agri-processing, foreman, junior management and middle management.
In addition to the Best Performing Farm in the Franchhoek region award, several key Boschendal team members were also recognised across multiple categories, including:
. Keenan Carstens – irrigation specialist (winner);
. Samantha Johannes – social development (winner);
. Jeanine Hartnick – general workers (winner);
. Godwin Chirambadare – animal production (winner);
. Shannon Roberston – middle management (runner-up);
. Willem Wes – truck driver (runner-up);
. Edwin Stoffberg – administrative staff (runner-up); and
. Dawid Timotheus – junior management (third place).
“We wish all our team members well ahead of the provincial finals, which will be announced in November,” said Tamara Patel, chief marketing officer at Boschendal. “We also look forward to working with our amazing team to continue Boschendal’s regenerative farming revolution and our pioneering work with ensuring the farm’s stunning natural beauty is preserved for generations to come.”
