The Seed of Gold is one of the grains industry’s most prestigious awards. First presented in 2007 only four people have received this honour. The latest recipient is globally recognised research scientist Emeritus professor Stephen Powles from Western Australia who was presented with his Seed of Gold in 2021.

The award is given in recognition of an individual’s outstanding contribution, dedication and commitment to communicating research outcomes to the Australian grains industry.

Contact

Emeritus professor Stephen Powles
stephen.powles@uwa.edu.au

Resources

• Seed of Gold 2015 Bill Murray
• GroundCover Issue 118 August 2015
• Seed of Gold  2013 Geoff Thomas
• GroundCover Issue 106 September 2013
• Seed of Gold 2007 Trish Griffiths
• GroundCover Issue 70 August 2007