A Jimboomba woman has won the prestigious Queensland Rural Women's Award.
Natasha Roebig of Bee All Natural plans to use the $10,000 prize to set up a beekeepers' training facility at Jimboomba.
Agriculture Minister Mark Furner congratulated Ms Roebig on receiving the Queensland AgriFutures Rural Women's Award.
"The AgriFutures Rural Women's Award acknowledges the essential role that women play in developing rural industries, businesses and communities," Mr Furner said.
"I congratulate Natasha on being selected for the 2019 Queensland Rural Women's Award."
The co-founding owner of Bee All Natural, Natasha is passionate about sustainable and ethical beekeeping.
The facility she hopes to set up will provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for professionals and hobbyists alike, with the aim of promoting cutting-edge research, knowledge exchange and networking across the apiary industry.
Mr Furner said the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award acknowledged the essential role that women played in developing rural industries, businesses and communities.
"This award supports and inspires the next generation of female leaders across Australia," Mr Furner said.
"This year's three finalists demonstrated how women are improving Queensland's rural communities, and each of their projects was a fantastic reflection of the work being done."
The other Queensland finalists were Charlotte Durack from Brisbane and Ann Ross from the Sunshine Coast.
Ms Roebig will compete with other State and territory winners for the Australian Rural Women's Award title on September 11, with the national winner receiving an additional $10,000 to contribute to her project.
The department co-ordinates the award each year on behalf of AgriFutures Australia. Westpac Agribusiness, ABC Radio, RM Williams Outback Magazine.
Fairfax Agriculture Media support the award.