Cotton Australia has announced the list of 16 successful applicants who will participate in the 2018 Australian Future Cotton Leaders program. The program, now in its sixth year and conducted in partnership with the Cotton Research and Development Corporation, identifies potential industry leaders and provides them with the necessary skills for future success.

Participants were selected by an industry panel, including graduates from past Australian Future Cotton Leaders Programs. The final list of participants was drawn from an unprecedented number of high-quality applications, which were received from all sections of the cotton supply chain.

In 2018, Future Cotton Leaders program participants will undertake leadership training, meet with industry leaders and will be mentored by already-established and well-recognised cotton industry figures. Participants will also develop and implement a small leadership project which mutually benefits both the individual and the cotton industry.

Thanks to the program, the 16 Future Leaders will have a tremendous opportunity to develop their leadership skills and directly contribute to industry decision making. The Future Cotton Leaders program is one of a number of leadership and development programs available within cotton, demonstrating the commitment of the industry to developing its people.

For the participants, this is a unique opportunity to grow as people, and to develop innovative ideas which will continue driving the industry towards an even stronger future.