2023 Technician of the Year Winners
Lachlan Corridan
Ag & Turf Service Technician of the Year — Australia
"The customers in the agricultural industry are good, honest people and once I started building relationships with them, I knew I was in the right job."
Bryce Dickson
Ag & Turf Service Technician of the Year — New Zealand
"The critical role we play in keeping farmers' tractors operational adds a sense of urgency and purpose to our work. I take immense satisfaction in knowing that I have contributed to enhancing their efficiency, productivity, and overall success."
Sarah Lewis
Parts Technician of the Year — Australia
"I'm so excited to claim the title again, particularly given all the technicians across Australia and New Zealand who are just as skillful and passionate about what they do as I am."
Jimmy O'Donnell
Parts Technician of the Year — New Zealand
"It's interesting to learn all the different technologies John Deere are developing, as well as the capabilities of the different models. The sheer variety in this industry is incredible and means that no two days are the same."
Mark Haughton
C&F Service Technician of the Year — Australia & New Zealand
"That daily interaction and positive feedback from customers is the most rewarding part of the job, especially when they openly say they choose John Deere machines over the competition because of the service we provide."
Darcy Miller
Service Apprentice of the Year — Australia & New Zealand
"I'd highly recommend this career for anyone interested in agriculture. An apprenticeship really opens up a lot of doors for your future. You won't regret it!"
Poppy Blohm
Parts Apprentice of the Year
"To be honest, I was never that enthusiastic about machinery or mechanical work, but I decided to just give it a go and now I wouldn't change it for the world. Working at AFGRI Equipment has given me so much respect for the people who work in agriculture and the farmers we serve."