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. Share your impact on the community. | 20.0% |
| 2. Highlight your leadership and vision. | 20.0% |
| 3 Support for own Industry | 20.0% |
| 4. Share your community involvement and future plans | 20.0% |
| 5. Add any additional comments in support of your nomination. Upload any supporting documents. | 20.0% |
WOMAN OF 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. Explain how you demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in agriculture. | 20.0% |
| 2. Detail your contributions to improving the quality of life for others in your community. | 20.0% |
| 3. 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% |
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. Link to a farming operation/business | 20.0% |
| 2. Explain your agriculture efforts and support | 20.0% |
| 3. Detail your contributions and success factors, goals and future plans | 20.0% |
| 4. Share your legacy expectation through your efforts. | 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 entrepreneurial initiative. | 20.0% |
| 2. Demonstrate your entrepreneurial mindset. | 20.0% |
| 3. Explain the impact of your efforts. | 20.0% |
| 4. Share your future goals. What are your next steps as a young entrepreneur? | 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 link to a farming operation/business. | 20.0% |
| 2. Share your community activities and support. | 20.0% |
| 3. How has 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 your link to a farming operation/business. | 20.0% |
| 2. Share your community activities and support. | 20.0% |
| 3. How has innovation 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% |
