Congratulations to our 2024 winner!

Vinehealth Australia Biosecurity Champion Award winner Anton Groffen from Wirra Wirra.

Congratulations to Wirra Wirra Viticulturist Anton Groffen, the winner of the inaugural 2024 Vinehealth Australia Biosecurity Champion Award.

Read about Anton’s work to keep Wirra Wirra vineyards safe from pest and disease threats here.

About the Award

In recognition of 125 years of keeping South Australian phylloxera free in 2024, Vinehealth Australia announce the annual Biosecurity Champion Award in 2024.

This annual competition is open to South Australian growers, vineyard owners, contractors, consultants, suppliers and researchers. It aims to raise awareness of the role of biosecurity in sustaining South Australian vineyards.

The coveted title of Vinehealth Australia Biosecurity Champion is awarded each year to the person who demonstrates outstanding achievements in biosecurity practices. The winner will receive a trophy to display in their business. The winner will also be profiled in Vinehealth Australia’s e-news.

The competition will assess biosecurity and farm-gate hygiene knowledge and activities across multiple categories, including pest and disease management and prevention.

Entrants will be judged on the implementation of practices and awareness of phylloxera and other invasive species. Novel biosecurity techniques and practices will be looked upon favourably.

Competition details

  • Entry is open to South Australian growers, vineyard owners, contractors, consultants, suppliers and researchers
  • Entries for 2025 will be open soon