Marcus Vine
New Zealand Agriculture & Turf Service Technician of the Year
"…so seeing them (customers) much happier by the time I leave their property because they're back up and running is very satisfying."
Bradley Skinner
Australian Agriculture & Turf Service Technician of the Year
"That connection with customers is so important. It's more than just fixing machines, it's supporting them however you can, which sometimes can just be having a chat and being a familiar face."
Kirsten Rush
Australian Parts Technician of the Year
After working as a sales consultant at a local radio station in Ballarat, Vic, Kirsten joined the local Brandt John Deere dealership in 2017 "not even knowing what a tractor was".
Daniel Stoneley
New Zealand Parts Technician of the Year
"I grew up in a rural town, but didn't know anything about farm machinery. This win is proof that if you're passionate enough about something, you can accomplish things you never previously imagined."
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Andrew Moat
Australian Construction & Forestry Service Technician of the Year
"The best part of my job is going onto site when a customer's machine isn't working and when you leave it is. Really, I just love getting people going again."
Liam Gee
New Zealand Construction & Forestry Service Technician of the Year
"My job takes me to some really cool locations, and I get to work on the great products that John Deere produces."
Daniel Barnes
Australia & New Zealand Service Apprentice of the Year
"You're never alone in this job — there's always a path forward and someone to guide you."
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Tracy Hogan
Australia & New Zealand Parts Apprentice of the Year
"I love seeing kids getting excited seeing a big John Deere header or a mower and explaining how it all works to them. It really inspires me and makes me super optimistic about the future of this industry."