Spotlight on Agriculture

Award

Nominations

The Spotlight on Agriculture Awards shine a well-deserved light on the individuals, businesses, and organizations shaping our agricultural community.

Celebrating innovation, dedication, and hard work, these awards spotlight diverse categories, from sustainability to community impact. By honoring these achievements, the awards inspire future generations, strengthen farming connections, and highlight agriculture’s vital role in building a sustainable future.

Nominations Close January 31, 2025

  • This award honours a farm family that has made an outstanding contribution to agriculture in the City of Kawartha Lakes and beyond. Eligible contributions may include:

    • Innovative Practices: Adoption of exceptional agricultural production practices or development of new, impactful methods.

    • Leadership & Involvement: Active participation and leadership in community and industry organizations at the local, provincial, or national levels.

    • Mentorship: Guiding and mentoring members of the agricultural industry to foster growth and development.

    • Legacy Contributions: Long-standing contributions that uphold:

      • Economic Viability: Demonstrating strong, sustainable farming operations.

      • Environmental Stewardship: Implementing environmentally sustainable practices.

      • Social Responsibility: Supporting and strengthening the agricultural community.

    This award recognizes farm families whose efforts and legacy have earned the respect and admiration of their peers, serving as a beacon of excellence in agriculture.

    Download Nomination Form: Farm Family Award

    Submission Deadline: January 31, 2025

    Nomination Instructions

    • Submission Options: The nomination form can be typed, handwritten or completed online and printed

    • Evaluation Criteria: Points will be awarded based on the quality and detail provided in the answers to the questions.

    • Eligibility:  The person or entity being nominated must reside or be located in the City of Kawartha Lakes

    • Supporting Documents:  Please include letters of support to assist the judges in their decision-making process.

      • Not Permitted as Part of the Application: Videos, newspaper articles, pictures, or biographies.

      • Future Use: These items may be requested later for event recognition if the nominee is selected for the award. Please retain them for potential submission.

  • This award recognizes an individual, business, organization, or collaboration that has made a significant and meaningful contribution to the agriculture, food, or agri-business sector in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Contributions may include:

    • Innovation: Introducing groundbreaking ideas, technologies, or methods that advance the sector.

    • Achievements: Demonstrating excellence through notable accomplishments or milestones.

    • Process Development: Creating or enhancing processes that improve efficiency, sustainability, or quality.

    • Collaboration: Building partnerships that foster growth and strengthen the community.

    • Unique Contributions: Any other impactful efforts that warrant special recognition by community peers.

    This award celebrates those who drive progress and inspire excellence within the agricultural and food industries.

    Download Nomination Form: Excellence In Agriculture Award
    Deadline: January 31, 2025

    Nomination Instructions

    • Submission Options: The nomination form can be typed, handwritten or completed online and printed

    • Evaluation Criteria: Points will be awarded based on the quality and detail provided in the answers to the questions.

    • Eligibility:  The person or entity being nominated must reside or be located in the City of Kawartha Lakes

    • Supporting Documents:  Please include letters of support to assist the judges in their decision-making process.

      • Not Permitted as Part of the Application: Videos, newspaper articles, pictures, or biographies.

      • Future Use: These items may be requested later for event recognition if the nominee is selected for the award. Please retain them for potential submission.

  • Honouring Generations of Farming - This award celebrates the remarkable legacy of farming families who have upheld agricultural traditions for 150, 175, or 200 years in the City of Kawartha Lakes (formerly Victoria County).

    We encourage families to self-nominate and share their inspiring stories of dedication, resilience, and contributions to our agricultural heritage.

    Join us in recognizing the enduring commitment of these multi-generational farms to the land, their communities, and the future of agriculture.

    Download Nomination Form: Milestone Recognition

    Submission Deadline: January 31, 2025

For inquiries or to suggest other potential nominees, please contact:

Kelly Maloney, Awards Chair

Phone: 705-324-9411 ext. 1208

Email: kmaloney@kawarthalakes.ca