Nominations close today for a host of towns from the Limestone Coast vying for the 2021 South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year awards.

Mount Gambier, Beachport, Coonawarra, Robe, Naracoorte, Lucindale, Francis, Bordertown, Meningie and Tintinara all scored nominations.

Introduced as a new award in 2019, the Agricultural Town of the Year award recognises South Australian towns that are excelling in agricultural practices and the flow on effect they have on communities.

The Agricultural Town of the Year Award, presented by the Government of South Australia and Solstice Media, highlights the vital role that agriculture plays in the regional landscape – being the backbone of most regional communities.

The program endeavours to provide an avenue where communities can learn from one another which will play a role in building capacity and increasing growth in regional South Australia.

The nominees will now be put to a public vote to help select five finalists who will vie for the title of 2021 South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year.

The winner will be announced at in November.

Visit www.agtown.com.au to vote.