Last week, the nine winners of the National Kitchen Garden Awards 2026 were announced, celebrating the valuable role of community kitchen gardens in educating young Australians about health, wellbeing and sustainability.

Montague Farms, one of Australia’s leading fruit growers, proudly endorses these pillars as a sponsor of The Next Crop Award.

“JAZZ Apples is pleased to sponsor The Next Crop award to celebrate budding chefs, young green thumbs and student leaders who are showing passion or innovation in the kitchen or garden”, said Montague Farms spokesperson, Michelle Hau.

JAZZ, one of Australia’s favourite apples, was grown from innovation— combining the shape and sweetness of a Royal Gala fused with the fresh, tangy flavour of a Braeburn— making them the perfect partner for this award.

This year’s The Next Crop winner is the Northern Territory’s Alawa Primary School, empowering students to become role models and leaders within their school community with their Farm Monitor leadership program.

By mentoring younger children, caring for animals, representing the school at events and building community partnerships, Farm Monitors develop valuable skills while building a passion for growing, cooking and learning.

From the lunchbox to the schoolyard veggie patch, JAZZ encourages the next generation of budding foodies to thrive, grow and get creative, with the help of a feel-good energy boost at any time of the day.

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