Innovation
Innovator Award Categories:
Community: Making an impact beyond the fields.
This award honours an innovator who strengthens their community by advancing agriculture through meaningful initiatives, education, or outreach.
Emerging: The rising star pushing boundaries.
This award honours an up-and-coming innovator who is advancing agriculture through fresh ideas and early contributions that show exceptional promise.
Farmer: Revolutionizing the art of farming.
This award honours a farmer who advances agriculture by adopting innovative technologies or practices that enhance how work gets done.
Visionary: A legacy of innovation.
This award honours a long-standing innovator who has advanced agriculture through enduring leadership and significant contributions over time.
How it works:
Each application will be carefully reviewed by our Selection Committee. Nominations are now open and will close February 13, 2026 with the winners being announced at the Canada’s Farm Show Welcome Reception on March 16, 2026.
The competition is open to innovators who reside in Canada and provide concrete examples of their innovations and how they support the entry category.
Are You an Innovator?
Nominate yourself or someone else, the link below will give details on the submission guidelines.
Enter now and let’s celebrate those who make the impossible possible in farming!
2025 Innovator Recognition Program Award Winners
