National Recognition for Agritourism Development
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Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council and Tilma Group have won a National Economic Development Award for Excellence for agritourism development.
The prestigious award was for Economic Development Initiatives for Regions Under 15,000 Residents. The awards, run by Economic Development Australia, acknowledge Australian economic development professionals who employ best practice innovation and creativity to improve their communities.
The award recognised agritourism development initiatives that Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s economic development team have undertaken since 2020. Tilma Group delivered two projects for the Council: an agritourism development plan in 2020, and a farmer mentoring program in 2024.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s comprehensive, multi-faceted, and grant-funded strategic planning, capacity building, and marketing activities since 2020 have been undertaken to support growth in agritourism visitation.
“We admire Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s strategic approach and consistent efforts to develop agritourism over time to support their visitor economy. We commend Council for implementing the Agritourism Development Strategy we developed for Council back in 2020.
Their work provides an exciting opportunity for the region - the timing is perfect as Destination Riverina Murray recently released their plan to grow agritourism across the broader region.
We love projects like this, and proactive, enthusiastic clients like Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s economic development team. ”
“Such a wonderful end to a brilliant project! You guys are spectacular!”
