Nominations Open for 2025 Ontario Ag Awards

Awards honour farmers, agri-businesses, and organizations that drive innovation

The Ontario government has opened nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, which recognize outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations in the province’s thriving agri-food industry. These awards celebrate innovation, sustainability, and leadership in a sector valued at $51 billion annually. 

“The Excellence in Agriculture Awards provide an opportunity to honour and celebrate our agri-food leaders,” said Trevor Jones, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. “Ontario’s world-class agri-food leadership and talent are what gives us the edge in a competitive global environment, and we look forward to recognizing their innovation and success.” 

This year, 12 categories of recognition will be awarded: 

• Youth Excellence 

• Food Processing Excellence 

• Research and Innovation Excellence 

• Northern Business Excellence 

• Workforce Excellence 

• Women’s Excellence 

• Education Excellence 

• Supply Chain Excellence 

• Indigenous, Métis or Inuit-Owned Business or Community Excellence 

• Promotional Excellence 

• Farm Family Excellence 

• Urban Agriculture Excellence 

Anyone can submit a nomination or self-nomination until September 2, 2025, by visiting ontario.ca/agrifoodinnovation. 

These awards support Ontario’s Grow Ontario Strategy, which encourages the consumption of locally produced food and promotes the value of the province’s agri-food sector.  

By recognizing those who contribute to agricultural excellence, the province aims to build awareness, improve food sustainability, and boost community support for local producers. 

Through these annual awards, Ontario continues to recognize the essential contributions of agri-food leaders and highlight the importance of agriculture in everyday life. 

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