Do you know someone making an impact in Ontario’s agri-food sector? Nominations are now open for the 2026 Excellence in Agriculture Awards! These awards recognize the individuals and organizations that are driving excellence, sustainability and long-term competitiveness in Ontario’s $53 billion agri-food industry.
Ontario’s agriculture and food industry is full of exceptional people, businesses and organizations driving innovation, sustainability and leadership. With 10 award categories including Youth, Women’s Farming Excellence, and Family Farm Excellence, there are many opportunities to recognize yourself, your organization, or someone you know.
If you know someone making a difference, or if that someone is you, nominate them today!
Applicants and nominees must demonstrate how they have met at least 1 of the priority agriculture excellence outcomes:
- strengthening Ontario’s agriculture and food supply chain;
- attracting, growing and retaining Ontario’s agriculture and food workforce;
- enhancing food safety, traceability and/or stewardship practices in the Ontario agriculture and food sector;
- increasing or maintaining access to high-quality, local and nutritious food;
- supporting agriculture and food market development and trade (intra-provincial and international trade);
- increasing public engagement and support for agriculture, local food and knowledge of Ontario’s agriculture and food sector; or
- building leadership capacity and increased involvement of women and youth in the agriculture and food sector.
More details can be found at ontario.ca/excellenceinagriculture. Submit the application to excellenceinagriculture@ontario.ca by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 4, 2026
