WIA congratulates the Australian Wool Industry Medal 2018 recipients.
Jim Marler, Wool Metrology and Standards
Jim’s nomination was supported by Australian and international referees.
- 49 years of service to the wool industry
- Expertise in metrology and standards is recognised globally
- Former CSIRO (1968-86) and National Technical Manager, AWTA (1986-2008)
- Architect of IWTO-0 which is the test method for developing test methods
- Actively involved in Interwool Labs (1993-2016) as President (2005-16). Jim’s involvement continued in retirement
- IWTO Raw Wool Group Deputy Chair and Chair (1990-98)
- A significant author and co-author of reports and submissions to IWTO
- Jim is recognised for his ability to translate highly technical documents into layman language
- Jim’s opinion and advice is respected by his peers
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Trevor James, Wool Broking and Services
- Trevor has 50+ years of service in the wool industry
- Landmark South Australian Wool Manager (1985-2010)
- Landmark Victorian Wool Manager (2007-08)
- Interim Landmark National Wool Manager (2008)
- South Australian Director of NCWSBA (1992-98 and 2007)
- Contribution to judging at regional, metro and national shows for over 40+ years
- Contribution and mentoring junior judges for 30+ years
- Recognised as an acute judge of wool and highly talented auctioneer
- Recognised for his unwavering, ‘never say no’ service to clients
- Junior judge at Adelaide Show for past 18 years growing interest in the competition from 8 to 88 in 2018
- Judged at three National junior competitions
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Stephanie Brooker-Jones, Broking, Shearing and Wool Handler Services
- Actively and enthusiastically involved in the industry for 40 years
- Wool Classer through SA/VIC/NSW/QLD (1979-1994)
- Wool Buyer (1999-2004)
- District Wool Manager, Elders (2004-current)
- One of the first female district wool managers in South Australia
- Voluntary contribution to training and encouraging young people into the wool industry
- Executive Member and Chair of Sports Shear Australia Association (2013-16)
- Recognised for her involvement in shearing and wool handling competitions at a state and national level
- Mentor to young women entering the wool industry
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Thomas Ashby, Merino Sheep Breeding and Services
- The Ashby name is well recognised and respected in the merino sheep industry
- Co-principal of North Ashrose Merino and Poll Merino Stud
- President of the World Federation of Merino Breeders (2014-18)
- President of the South Australian Merino Sheep Breeders Association (2005-06) and Committee Member (1994-2006), Life Member (2013)
- President of the Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders (2006-12)
- Respected sheep judge in Australia and internationally
- Supporter, contributor and successful exhibitor at Australian regional/national shows
- Implemented the Breeding Leadership Program (2002)
- WoolPoll Panel Member (2009 and 2012)
- Inaugural President of the South Australian Young Merino Breeders (1986-88)
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David Rowbottom, Ultrafine Wool Breeding and Conservation
- A leader in the ultrafine wool and sheep industry
- An influential breeder of ultrafine genetics to the industry
- Made a commitment to stop mulesing on his property nearly 4 decades ago (1979)
- Conservationist:
- As a contribution to the Basalt to Bay Landcare Group, land has been set aside on his property to support and protect the endangered Southern Brown Bandicoot
- A member of the local Landcare Committee, VFF, CFA and ASWGA
- International Ermenegildo Zegna, Vellus Aureum fleece awards:
- 1st – 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 – the 2016 winning fleece a record breaking 9.9 micron
- 2nd – 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2018
- 3rd – 2016
- Holder of several Australian seasonal records for prices of wool sold by auction
- Nominated for 2015 Glenelg Hopkins Environmental Achievers award
- Nominated for 2018 Moyne Shire Environmental Sustainability award
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