John Deere salutes its top technicians in gala awards night
The annual celebration of the company’s leading technicians, lauded for their technical knowledge, customer focus and problem solvingSix outstanding Australian and New Zealand technicians have taken home trophies at the fifth annual John Deere Technician of the Year Awards in Brisbane.
After two days of rigorous testing, the following categories were awarded:
• Australian Agriculture & Turf Service Technician of the Year: Daniel Popovici, AFGRI Equipment, Albany, Western Australia
• New Zealand Agriculture & Turf Service Technician of the Year: Bryce Dickson, Brandt, Whangarei, New Zealand
• Australian & New Zealand Parts Technician?of the Year: Poppy Blohm, AFGRI Equipment, Narrogin, Western Australia
• Australian & New Zealand Construction & Forestry Service Technician of the Year: Damian Aspinall, RDO Equipment, Roma, Queensland
• Australian & New Zealand Service Apprentice of the Year: Henry Barkley, Haeusler’s, Mildura, Victoria
• Australian & New Zealand Parts Apprentice?of the Year: Olivia Barsley, Hutcheon & Pearce, Cowra, New South Wales
John Deere Australia and New Zealand Managing Director, Luke Chandler, said the awards recognised the technicians’ skills and their vital contribution in the industries they serve.
“Congratulations to all our Australian winners, who have shown exceptional technical
knowledge, customer focus and ability to solve problems under pressure,” Mr Chandler said.
“They are the people who keep our customers moving every day and it’s fantastic to see their talent and hard work acknowledged.
“I also want to recognise every finalist who competed this week. The finals process is rigorous and designed to test even the most experienced technicians.
“To reach the finals is a huge achievement and speaks volumes about the capability and
commitment of each participant.
“I would also like to extend further congratulations to Bryce Dickson for taking home the New Zealand Agriculture and Turf Service Technician of the Year Award for the third time.
“Bryce is committed to being the best in his field by consistently challenging himself and
continuing to grow his technical expertise in John Deere’s suite of precision ag technology and equipment.”
Established in 2021, the John Deere awards champion the important contribution its
technicians make to the Australian and New Zealand agriculture, construction and forestry
industries.
Interested in becoming a John Deere technician? Visit the John Deere website for more information.
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