The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Agribusiness and Food is opening nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations.
“The Excellence in Agriculture Awards provide an opportunity to honour and celebrate our agri-food leaders,” said Agriculture Minister Trevor Jones.
The 12 categories are:
• Youth Excellence
• Food Processing Excellence
• Research and Innovation Excellence
• Northern Business Excellence
• Workforce Excellence
• Women’s Excellence
• Education Excellence
• Supply Chain Excellence
• Indigenous, Métis or Inuit-Owned Business or Community Excellence
• Promotional Excellence
• Farm Family Excellence
• Urban Agriculture Excellence
Nominations are being accepted until September 2, 2025.
They can be submitted, including self-nominations, at
ca/agrifoodinnovation. Both individuals and businesses can be nominated.