The province is seeking nominees for its 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards.
Given out annually, the awards recognize processors, industry organizations, people and businesses who demonstrate excellence in their field and are paving the way towards a more sustainable and profitable industry.
“The Excellence in Agriculture Awards honour those who set a high standard and lead by example to ensure Ontario’s agriculture and food industry can continue to grow and prosper,” said Rob Flack, minister of agriculture, food and agribusiness, in a news release.
“Our province is full of devoted and forward-thinking farmers, businesses and organizations working to grow the industry, and I look forward to celebrating their successes.”
This year, the province will recognize agricultural excellence in 12 categories:
- Youth Excellence
- Food Processing Excellence
- Research and Innovation Excellence
- Northern Business Excellence
- Workforce Excellence
- Women’s Excellence
- Education Excellence
- Supply Chain Excellence
- Indigenous, Metis or Inuit-Owned Business or Community Excellence
- Promotional Excellence
- Farm Family Excellence
- Urban Agriculture Excellence
Nominations will be accepted until July 22.
More details, including how to submit a nomination, are available here.
