Awards Nomination Form

Nominations are now closed.

Winners and nominees will be notified in early June.

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Nominee Details

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How many years have you worked, partnered, collaborated with the nominee?(Required)

How many years of experience does this nominee have in the ag tech industry? (rough estimate)(Required)

Education and Research

Why do you believe this nominee should be selected for this award?(Required)

In your response, describe the nominee’s contributions to advancing ag-technology through education and/or research. Include specific projects, initiatives, or programs they have led or contributed to. Highlight any innovative methods, tools, or technologies they have developed or utilized in their work. Provide examples that demonstrate the impact of their research or educational efforts on students, farmers, and/or the broader agriculture industry.

Impact and Reach

What measurable outcomes or results demonstrate the success of the nominee’s contributions? (E.g., publications, patents, adoption rates, yields, sustainability improvements.)(Required)

Describe how the nominee's work has enhanced farming practices, sustainability, and productivity?(Required)

Leadership and Collaboration

Describe how the nominee has demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and stewardship while making a lasting impact on ag-technology through their education or research.(Required)

What role has the nominee played in mentoring or inspiring the next generation of ag-tech professionals?(Required)

Leadership and Vision

Why do you believe this nominee should be selected for this award?(Required)

Describe the nominee’s leadership style and how it has contributed to the success of their organization or project (Include specific projects, initiatives, or programs.) Include how the nominee has demonstrated forward-thinking and innovation within the agriculture technology industry. Share an example of a project or initiative the nominee has led that resulted in significant advancements or breakthroughs.

Innovation and Impact

What specific technologies or solutions has the nominee developed or contributed to that have impacted the agriculture sector?(Required)

Describe how the nominee's work has enhanced farming practices, sustainability, economics, and/or productivity.(Required)

Collaboration

What role has the nominee played in mentoring or inspiring the next generation of ag-tech professionals?(Required)

List any collaborations or partnerships the nominee has formed to support their work. (Include cross-sector partnerships, academic collaborations, or industry connections.)

Career Overview

Why do you believe this nominee should be selected for this award?(Required)

Explain why you believe this nominee should be selected for this award. Summarize the qualities, leadership, impact, and legacy that distinguish them from their peers and make them especially deserving of recognition.

How has the nominee’s career evolved, and what lasting impact have they made in their field or community?(Required)

Leadership and Collaboration

How has the nominee demonstrated leadership, mentorship, collaboration, or guidance throughout their career?(Required)

Please share specific examples of how they have inspired or developed emerging leaders, teams, or organizations, and describe any key collaborations or partnerships (including cross-sector, academic, or industry connections) that have supported their work.

Legacy and Impact

How does the nominee define the legacy they hope to leave behind?(Required)

In your response, please describe how their legacy has influenced future generations or laid the foundation for continued growth and innovation, and highlight the personal values or philosophies that have guided their work and long-term impact.

Innovation and Integration

Why do you believe this nominee should be selected for this award?(Required)

Describe the innovative agricultural technologies or practices the nominee has implemented. Explain how these technologies have improved yield, efficiency, and/or profitability on their farm. Outline any challenges the nominee faced in adopting or developing these innovations and how they overcame them. If applicable, include specific examples, metrics, or data that demonstrate measurable results from integrating new technology.

Sustainability and Environmental Impact

How has the nominee demonstrated leadership in sustainable farming practices and land stewardship?(Required)

Describe the nominee’s contributions to advancing sustainability on their farm and within the ag-tech industry. Explain how they have promoted resource conservation, including efforts related to soil health, water efficiency, biodiversity, and other environmental practices. Highlight the long-term impacts of these sustainability initiatives on farm performance, environmental outcomes, and/or influence within the broader agricultural community.

Innovation and Development

Why do you believe this nominee should be selected for this award?(Required)

Describe the technology, method, or concept the nominee developed or applied. Explain how they utilized this innovation in a unique or groundbreaking way within the ag-tech sector. Outline the market challenges encountered during the development and/or implementation process and how the nominee overcame them. Include specific examples that demonstrate the innovation’s impact and effectiveness.

Impact and Applicaton

How has the nominee’s innovation improved farm productivity, profitability, and sustainability?(Required)

Include examples of the impact of the nominee’s implementation of this innovation.

Leadership and Advocacy

How has the nominee shared their use of the innovation with the ag tech community (through training, workshops, publications, etc.)?(Required)

How has the nominee influenced policies or industry standards to encourage innovation in agriculture?(Required)

List any collaborations or partnerships the nominee has formed to support their work. (Include cross-sector partnerships, academic collaborations, or industry connections.)

Recognition and Achievements

List any awards, honors, or recognitions the nominee has received for their contributions.

Provide links to any media, reports, or publications featuring the nominee’s work. Share testimonials from individuals or organizations directly impacted by the nominee’s work.

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