Bourke’s top agent

That was on show during this year's Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association (ALPA) and Fairfax Agricultural Media Marketing Award finals in Sydney this month.

The calibre of the finalists was extremely high and was a reflection of the type of young agents entering the industry with a clear vision for the future of rural Australia and the marketing of its products.

NSW finalist Angus Laurie from Landmark Walsh Hughes, Bourke, was the winner of the award and the Mike Nixon Shield for excellence in marketing.

Apart from the kudos of the win, Mr Laurie, 23, will also accompany the 2015 ALPA National Young Auctioneers Competition winner to the 2015 Calgary Stampede in Canada.

This trip provides professional development opportunities and the chance to experience international agricultural practices while in Canada.

Mr Laurie has been working in the industry for seven years - the past three of those with Landmark Walsh Hughes.

He has also spent plenty of time broadening his skills by not only obtaining his stock and station and real estate licence, but also qualifying as an AuctionsPlus sheep assessor and he holds a wool classes stencil.

Mr Laurie is a great believer in building knowledge and experience as a way of being able to market his clients' livestock to the highest standard.

He said one of the things he enjoys about his job in Bourke is interacting with his clients and building both business and personal relationship.

He has a keen interest in cattle outside work and said he also enjoys spending time with family and playing rugby and cricket.

Queensland finalist, Glen Waldron is the branch manager at Elders Meandarra and has been an agent for nine years.

During this time he has focused on building a strong client list for the local branch.

Mr Waldron, 30, said there was still plenty of growth potential in the business he worked for and hoped to be able to further contribute to this in the future.

He holds a Diploma in Agriculture and said his major marketing achievement recently has been "filling in the links" of the supply chain for his clients.

By being able to match clients that run backgrounding operations with those that run feedlots locally it has saved all clients money and ensured a quality supply of stock delivered at the best time.

He said his favourite part of the job was seeing clients get a great return on their livestock and this was what drives him to do the best he can each day.

Mr Waldron also enjoys showing stud cattle in his spare time.

Victorian finalist Noel Jansz, 29, works at Elders Bairnsdale as a sale agronomist and has been in the industry for seven years.

Elders Bairnsdale branch manager Colin Lane said Mr Jansz had shown great initiative in marketing local produce in to both local and Australian markets.

"He consistently looks outside the square and methodically works through problems as they arise," Mr Lane said.

"His work ethic is unquestioned and he is a well liked team player."

Mr Jansz has spent plenty of time ensuring he has the knowledge to add value to his clients' businesses and as a result holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Diploma in Conservation and Land Management.

When Mr Jansz has spare time he plays sport, such as AFL or cricket, or enjoys camping, fishing and spending time with his family.