Barbara is a pioneer of the aquarium industry in Northern Territory and Principal of Arafura Aquatic Fish Pty Ltd, one of the first professional aquarium businesses in the Northern Territory.

Barbara's Award ambition is to support the giant clam industry and engage the indigenous community in the development of the aquaculture industry in the territory.

The 2012 RIRDC Rural Women's Award state winners and runners up have now been officially announced and presented at events across Australia.

The state and territory winners will go on to compete for the 2012 Australian RIRDC Rural Women's Award. The national winner will be announced at the Australian RIRDC Rural Women's Award 2012 Celebratory Dinner, to be held on the night of Tuesday 9 October 2012 at the Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra.