Applications are open to persons 35 years of age and under, working in the livestock export industry who have the commitment, drive and enthusiasm to make a strong contribution to the industry's future.

The successful nominee will be announced at the LIVEXchange conference on 10 November.

Chief executive officer of the Australian Livestock Exporters Council (ALEC), Mark Harvey-Sutton, said the partnership continues with Nutrien Ag Solutions exclusive of the annual Livestock Exporter Young Achiever of the Year award.

"ALEC is pleased to have Nutrien Ag Solutions' public support for this award as a valuable way of recognising the incredible young leaders who work in our industry," he said.

"This award is an opportunity to publicly acknowledge the up and coming leaders and their commitment to the live export industry, its future, and the importance of their own role with industry," Harvey-Sutton said.

Nutrien Ag Solutions general manager Customer and Business Services, Tom Breen, said the Livestock Exporter Young Achiever of the Year award is a great opportunity to recognise the efforts, commitment and potential of industry's future leaders.

"Nutrien Ag Solutions is pleased to continue our support of this award as we progress the Australian livestock industry and secure further opportunities to support the workforce right across the supply chain," he said.

"I look forward to getting to know the 2022 nominees and encourage those working in the live export industry to nominate members of their team who are committed to best practice and the industry's long-term sustainability and success," Breen said.

Nominations will close on 9 October. To nominate, visit https://auslivestockexport.com