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Agribusiness Awards
Agribusiness Environment -To an agribusiness for recognition of outstanding achievements, research, or practices that benefit both agribusiness and the environment. 2024 Recipient - Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative (Herndon, VA) 2023 Recipient - Yankey Farms (Bristow, VA) 2022 Recipient - Dublin Farms (Horntown, VA) 2021 Recipient - Beery Farms (Mt. Crawford, VA) 2020 Recipient - Renwood Farms (Charles City, VA) Agribusiness of the Year -To a member of the Council for exceptional contributions to Virginia agribusiness. 2024 Recipient - Virginia Green (Richmond, VA) 2023 Recipient - Houff Corporation (Weyers Cave, VA) 2022 Recipient - Red Sun Farms (Dublin, VA) 2021 Recipient - Richlands Dairy Farm & Creamery (Blackstone, VA) 2020 Recipient - James River Equipment (VA)
Special Recognition of an Agribusiness -To an agribusiness deserving recognition for service and support to the Council and Virginia agribusinesses. 2024 Recipient - Moyer Brothers Company (Luray, VA) 2023 Recipient - W.S. Connelly & Co. Inc. (Midlothian, VA) 2022 Recipient - Frazier Quarry (Harrisonburg, VA) 2021 Recipient - Virginia Green Lawn Care (Richmond, VA) 2020 Recipient - Phillips & Turman Tree Farms (Floyd, VA)
Individual Awards
Distinguished Friend of Agribusiness - Presented at the Appreciation Banquet to a member of Congress, state legislator, governor, or other influential governmental official for exceptional support of Virginia's agribusiness industry for a period of years.
2024 Recipient - Delegate David Bulova 2023 Recipient - Delegate Barry Knight 2022 Recipient - Senator A. Benton Chafin 2021 Recipient - Senator Chap Petersen 2020 Recipient - Delegate Mark Keam
Land Grant University Award - To an outstanding faculty member, administrator, or employee of a Virginia Land Grant University (Virginia Tech or Virginia State University) for meritorious or exemplary service to the industry of agribusiness during their career. 2024 Recipient - Dr. Alan Grant (Virginia Tech) 2023 Recipient - William Crutchfield (Virginia State University) & Dr. Michael Goatley (Virginia Tech) 2022 Recipient - Jeremy Daubert (Rockbridge County) & Dr. Bobby Grisso (Virginia Tech) 2021 Recipient - Dr. Maru Kering (Petersburg, VA), Dr. Alex White (Blacksburg, VA), and Amy Fannon Byington (Pennington Gap, VA) 2020 Recipient - Dr. Ozzie Abaye (Blacksburg, VA), and Scott Reiter (Prince George, VA)
Alvin W. Blaha Distinguished Service - To an individual for meritorious service to the Virginia Agribusiness Council and the State's industry of agribusiness over a long period of time. 2024 Recipient - Kern Houff (Weyers Cave, VA) 2023 Recipient - Wayne Kirby (Mechanicsville, VA) 2022 Recipient - Dennis Treacy (Smithifield, VA) 2021 Recipient - Shelley Butler Barlow (Suffolk, VA) 2020 Recipient - Jim Riddell (Mineral, VA)
Distinguished Leadership - To a past leader of the Council for meritorious service to the Virginia Agribusiness Council and the agribusiness industry. 2024 Recipient - Patrick Connelly (Midlothian, VA) 2023 Recipient - Marlene Jolliffe (Doswell, VA) 2022 Recipient - Lea Scott (Richmond, VA) 2021 Recipient - Easton Loving (Fork Union, VA) 2020 Recipient - Kern Houff (Weyers Cave, V)
Special Recognition of an Individual - To a person or persons deserving recognition for service to agribusiness, but not to the degree or for the length of time necessary for eligibility to received the Distinguished Service Award. 2024 Recipient - Bettina Ring (Charlottesville, VA) 2023 Recipient - Kristen Hughes Evans (Sustainable Chesapeake) 2022 Recipient - Katie Frazier (Staunton, VA) 2021 Recipient - Dr. Mark Alley (Blacksburg, VA) 2020 Recipient - Dr. Jewel Bronaugh (Richmond, VA)
For a full list of past winners, click here.
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