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Introduced in 2012, the Agronomist of the Year award recognizes a CAAR member agronomist who consistently exceeds expectations through dedication to their field and their agronomic knowledge.

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Click here to complete your online nomination form for the Agronomist of the Year Award

NOMINATE YOUR AGRONOMIST TODAY!

Agronomists are your touchpoint with customers; that seemingly endless source of crop production knowledge that helps every grower ensure the best crop possible makes it into the bin.

Now it’s time to recognize those hardworking agronomists who commit so much time to helping farmers and ensuring they keep on top of an everchanging world of agronomic knowledge.

The successful agronomist, who must be employed by or work on behalf of a CAAR member location, will be selected by a committee of peers based on accomplishments in the following areas:

NOMINATION CRITERIA:

1. Agronomic Knowledge: They demonstrate significant knowledge of agronomic practices applicable to their local region.

2. Customer Service and Satisfaction: They demonstrate excellent customer service, satisfaction, and significant customer retention.

3. Commitment to Continuing Education: They demonstrate a commitment to continually develop skills through seminars, courses, self-study and/or mentorship.

4. Community and Industry Leadership: They demonstrate exceptional professionalism and leadership in their local community and the industry at large through volunteering, sponsorship, or donations.

To nominate an agronomist for this award, click here to fill out the online form by Friday, December 4, 2020.

If you have any questions about the CAAR award nomination process, please contact Lady Gabilo at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 204-989-9304.


WHY NOMINATE?

In addition to being recognized as a leader in the ag retail industry, the winning individual receives an award plaque to display at their office, $1,000 prize, a 1-page article featured in the CAAR Communicator and CAAR Network, and is also inducted into the CAAR Awards honour roll.

Click here for more information about all of the CAAR Awards and nominate someone today.

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