AGRICULTURIST OF THE YEAR
Description
Person must be either from the primary producer or agri-business sector. Chosen recipient must be an outstanding community and public minded resident of Chatham-Kent who has worked for the good of the local agricultural community, as well as beyond Chatham-Kent borders. Recent and lifetime contributions are considered.
Requirements
Person must be either from the primary producer or agri-business sector in Chatham-Kent.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1. Describe your business venture. | 20.0% |
| 2. Demonstrate business growth and sustainability. | 20.0% |
| 3. Share your impact on the community. | 20.0% |
| 4. Highlight your leadership and vision. | 20.0% |
| 5. Add any additional comments in support of your nomination. Upload any supporting documents. | 20.0% |
WOMAN IN AGRICULTURE AWARD
Description
Celebrates a female leader who demonstrates courage, collaboration, and innovation in agriculture, driving positive change. This award recognizes their contributions, empowering them to inspire future generations and continue leading with integrity and dedication in the agriculture sector.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1. Describe your business and its role in your downtown community. | 20.0% |
| 2. Explain your commitment to investing in the downtown. | 20.0% |
| 3. Share examples of community engagement. | 20.0% |
| 4. Highlight the impact of your business on downtown life. | 20.0% |
| 5. Add any additional comments in support of your nomination. Upload any supporting documents | 20.0% |
FRIEND OF AGRICULTURE AWARD
Description
To recognize individuals, organizations, community groups and businesses of Chatham-Kent who have made significant contributions for awareness, innovation/ and or sustainability of the agriculture and agri-business sector above and beyond call of duty, and with no concern for financial gain.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1. Describe how you have actively assisted women in achieving their full leadership potential. | 20.0% |
| 2. Explain how you demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in your business or profession. | 20.0% |
| 3. Detail your contributions to improving the quality of life for others in your community. | 20.0% |
| 4. Share how you embody ATHENA Leadership Principles such as authentic self, learning, collaboration, courage, and celebration. | 20.0% |
| 5. Add any additional comments in support of your nomination. Upload any supporting documents | 20.0% |
FUTURE LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Description
A local youth, of 21 years of age of under as of December 31st 2025, that possesses a proven entrepreneurial mindset through employment, volunteer or self- initiated agriculture efforts.
Requirements
A local youth, of 21 years of age or under as of December 31st 2025
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1. Describe your organization's approach to diversity and inclusion. | 20.0% |
| 2. Provide examples of how you celebrate and encourage participation from diverse groups. | 20.0% |
| 3. Explain the impact of your diversity and inclusion efforts. | 20.0% |
| 4. Share how you gather feedback and continuously improve your diversity | 20.0% |
| 5. Add any additional comments in support of your nomination. Upload any supporting documents. | 20.0% |
AGRICULTURE INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD (BUSINESS)
Description
To recognize a business that is based in the rural or urban Chatham-Kent and linked to a farming operation or agri-business. The chosen recipient must be innovative, embracing and apply new technologies and markets in the agriculture field.
Requirements
Business that is based in the rural or urban Chatham-Kent and linked to a farming operation or agri-business.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1. Describe your business and its unique value proposition. | 20.0% |
| 2. Explain how your business has demonstrated growth since its inception. | 20.0% |
| 3. Share how innovation has contributed to your business success. | 20.0% |
| 4. Outline your plans and potential for future success. | 20.0% |
| 5. Add any additional comments in support of your nomination. Upload any supporting documents | 20.0% |
AGRICULTURE INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD (INDIVIDUAL)
Description
To recognize an individual that is based in the rural or urban Chatham-Kent and linked to a farming operation or agri-business. The chosen recipient must be innovative, embracing and apply new technologies and markets in the agriculture field.
Requirements
Person / persons, must be based in rural, or urban Chatham-Kent and linked to a farming operation or agri-business.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1. Describe a groundbreaking idea, strategy, or technology you have envisioned and implemented. | 20.0% |
| 2. Explain how you demonstrated exceptional foresight and innovation. | 20.0% |
| 3. Detail the impact of your leadership. | 20.0% |
| 4. Share your ongoing commitment to visionary leadership. | 20.0% |
| 5. Add any additional comments in support of your nomination. Upload any supporting documents. | 20.0% |
