matthew George Young Stockman Award applications
Matthew George Young Stockman Award
The Matthew George Young Stockman Award honours the legacy of Matthew George, a passionate young cattleman whose dream was to travel overseas, broaden his knowledge of the beef industry and bring that learning back to Australia to strengthen local herds and communities.
Each year, the award gives a young person with a strong interest in the beef industry the opportunity to follow that dream. The successful applicant will undertake an overseas study tour, connect with global leaders and return with fresh insights to share with Australian producers.
Supporting the Professional Development of Young Stockmen
The award provides funding to enable the recipient to undertake an overseas study tour focused on improving Australian beef breeding practices. The tour allows the recipient to learn from international leaders in cattle breeding and bring new knowledge and ideas back to the Australian industry.
The award is open to Australian citizens aged between 18 and 25 who are actively involved in cattle breeding or the beef cattle industry and who demonstrate commitment to their industry and community.
The funding may be used to contribute toward travel related expenses associated with the study tour, including:
• Airfares
• Accommodation and meals connected to the tour
• Land travel costs
• Passport and visa costs
• Travel insurance
The award amount is $5,000.
The recipient is expected to plan their own study tour and share their experiences and learnings through a blog or similar format on their return.
Award Criteria and Application Form
Entries for the Matthew George Young Stockman Award will open Monday 11 May 2026.
The criteria for the award and the application form can be found below.
Matthew George Young Stockman Award
The Matthew George Young Stockman Award was established to honour Matthew’s memory and continue his dream by supporting the next generation of cattle leaders. Find out about Matthew’s story and read about the journeys of past award winners who have carried his vision forward.
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