EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE AWARD
presented by
PURPOSE
Awarded to a company or an individual who has made a significant contribution to agriculture in the Inland Northwest.
CRITERIA
Awarded annually at the Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific Northwest Farm Forum for promoting and supporting the agricultural industry through one or more of the following:
· Innovation in Agriculture
· Economic and/or Environmental Stewardship Contribution to Agriculture
· Positive Impact on Agriculture
· Industry Awareness and Outreach
Nominations for the award are now being accepted.
Persons may nominate as many individuals, groups or organizations as they like.
2024 Winner
Jennie Wagner
She has spent a lifetime in the ag industry. She found her calling working with teenagers and spent the latter part of her career teaching and leading FFA groups. We thank her for her tireless contributions to our industry!
2023 Recipient
Ben and Janet Barstow
2022 Recipient
Brad Hoyt
2021 Recipient
Ty Meyer
2020 Recipient
Mary Palmer Sullivan
2019 Recipient
Marci Green
2018 Recipients
Individual/Organization Award: Paul Dashiell
Youth Award: Goldendale High School FFA
Legacy Award: Dixie Riddle
2017 Recipients
Individual/Organization Award: Kara Kaelber, Franklin Conservation District
Youth Award: Luke Moore
Legacy Award: Randy Suess
2016 Recipients
Individual/Organization Award: Shepard’s Grain
Youth Award: Lacrosse FFA Marketing Team