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Who will win the Frans van Leijden award? Vote now!

Under the leadership and direction of Frans van Leijden, HAS green academy (in his time HAS hogeschool) in Venlo has become a vibrant branch. As a tribute to him, following his death in 2020, we have therefore created the Frans van Leijden Award. This year we are presenting this award for the 2nd time.

Before the summer holidays, everyone could submit nominations. The jury selected Ivar, Duifje and Lennart as nominees for the Frans van Leijden award 2023.

The nominees

  • Ivar van Dorst - International Food & Agribusiness, graduated in 2021
  • Duifje van Dugteren - Food Innovation - graduated in 2022
  • Lennart Hoops - International Food & Agribusiness, graduated in 2023

Voting

Who will win the Frans van Leijden award 2023? Watch the videos and vote! Voting is possible from October 2nd to 13th. Eventually the jury will decide, with its own vision on the criteria and of course taking into account the preference of the public.

Voting Frans van Leijden Award

Ivar van Dorst

Duifje van Dugteren

Lennart Hoops

Award and presentation

The second Frans van Leijden Award will be presented by the jury during the 10th anniversary of HAS Venlo on Thursday, November 2, 2023. The winner will receive - in addition to attention and publicity - a physical award and a check worth € 1,000. This check can be used for a development goal related to the idea, initiative or company. This can be coaching or advice, but also the purchase of a product, material or tool.

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