News ReleaseMinistry of Agriculture, Food and AgribusinessPublished: July 20, 2026
Apply by Sept 4: 2026 Excellence in Agriculture Awards for Ontario agri-food leaders
Nominations are open for awards recognizing Ontario farmers, processors, businesses and groups; submit a self‑nomination or nominate someone else by Sept. 4, 2026.
Summary
What’s happening
- The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness is opening nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Agriculture Awards.
- Who it affects: farmers, processors, agribusinesses, industry organizations and community groups in Ontario.
- Deadline: Nominations accepted until September 4, 2026. You can self-nominate or nominate someone else at ontario.ca/excellenceinagriculture.
By the numbers
- 10 award categories
- Ontario’s agri-food sector contributes nearly $53 billion to the provincial economy and employs about 1 in 9 people.
Award categories (listed in the release)
- Research and Innovation Excellence
- Agribusiness Excellence
- Education Excellence
- Promotional Excellence
- Urban Agriculture Excellence
- Northern Business Excellence
- Indigenous, Métis or Inuit-Owned Business or Community Group Excellence
- Women’s Farming Excellence
- Youth Excellence
- Farm Family Excellence
Why it matters
- The awards raise public awareness of local food production and recognize leaders who support the Grow Ontario Strategy.
Contact
- Agricultural Information Contact Centre: 1-877-424-1300
- Email: ag.info.omafa@ontario.ca
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Source: Ontario Newsroom