This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand License2026 Food & Fibre Awards and Networking Dinner
Celebrating student excellence · 2026
Food & Fibre Awards
Lincoln University’s annual Food and Fibre Awards celebrated its top-performing students and introduced them to key figures in the industry, creating connections that could kickstart their careers.
Award winners
Agriculture and Life Sciences
Student of the Year 2025
Anikah Moody
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Matilda Paterson
Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology
1st year · Top Student -
Heng-Tzu Chang
Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology
2nd year · Top Student -
Riley King
Bachelor of Science
1st year · Top Student -
Coral Peat
Bachelor of Science
2nd year · Top Student -
Ella Hole
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
1st year · Top Student -
Anikah Moody
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
2nd year · Top Student -
Ciara Hegan
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
3rd year · Top Student
Award winners
Agribusiness and Commerce
Student of the Year 2025
Tsuzumi Higuchi
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Phoebe Butler
Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing
1st year · Top Student -
Tsuzumi Higuchi
Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing
2nd year · Top Student -
Jack Foster
Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture)
1st year · Top Student -
Cameron Brans
Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture)
2nd year · Top Student -
Jayden King
Bachelor of Land and Property Management
1st year · Top Student -
Matthew Hale
Bachelor of Land and Property Management
2nd year · Top Student -
Caleb Johnson
Bachelor of Land and Property Management
3rd year · Top Student -
William Phillips
Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture)
1st year · Top Student -
Alex Stead
Bachelor of Commerce (Horticulture)
2nd year · Top Student






