Hansen has taken the Supreme Site Award at Fieldays for, in the words of the judges, having gone above and beyond to provide an exceptional customer experience to visitors.
Judges for the Fieldays Site Awards also evaluated the site on its overall attractiveness, innovative site design, recognisable branding, and clear focus on customer service.
Proving a fan favourite with all ages, the site features working demonstrations of valves, fittings and irrigation systems.
In exchange for a donation to the charity Cure Kids, keen punters can also test their skills on the rock-climbing wall.
Sustainability also ranked high with the judges, who praised Hansen for the way it has embraced environmentally responsible behaviour.
“It was great to see Hansen has embraced a strong focus on sustainability,” said David Natzke, key accounts and sales manager and coordinator of the site awards.
“Everything was considered, right down to their staff uniform, which was made from recycled cardboard and bamboo – and even included their shoes”.
Fitting with the brief for summer, the fun outfits where a showstopper, Natzke said. “They certainly look ready for tan lines and good times.”
Food truck Deejays Gourmet Griller was recognised for its dedication to the environment, winning the Commitment to Sustainability Award for the use of alternatives to plastic cups and utensils.
“Their use of high quality, locally sourced produce and aim to use packaging that doesn’t end up in landfill was great to see,” Natzke said.
The award for Best Agribusiness Outdoor Site went to finance and investment company Jarden, whose site features a wine bar, indoor and outdoor seating and a seminar schedule of industry professionals speaking about the issues that matter the most to the primary sector.
Feed manufacturer SealesWinslow won the Best Agribusiness Indoors Site for its visually appealing and inviting site. The architectural layout and use of modular features such as the cow enhanced its branding in an eye-catching way.
Finally, foodie and newcomer Benito’s Pleasures was recognised as Best Small Site. The beret-wearing staff were praised for entertaining visitors and serving up delicious, authentic crepes with passion and flair.
The winners received a prize hamper and a discount off the cost of their 2023 site.