Ag Awards & Applications
Century Award
Every year members are recognized for their exemplary service to agriculture at Vermont Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting and Conference. Agriculture plays a critical role in Vermont’s economy, and it’s important to publicly recognize the individuals and families that produce, educate, and contribute to our beautiful state. Members are recognized at Vermont Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting in November.
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Cornwall Award
The Cornwall Award honors the best overall County Farm Bureau program in Vermont. It is named in memory of Vermont Farm Bureau’s 1st president, Ellsworth B. Cornwall. It is in his honor, and in the tradition of leadership excellence that the truly dedicated and successful County Farm Bureaus, with their leaders and members, are proudly recognized.
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The Eric Rozendaal Memorial Award
The Eric Rozendaal Award was created to honor the life and legacy of Eric as a thoughtful and enterprising farmer who built community with those around him. The first Eric Rozendaal Memorial Award was given in 2019 to Corie Pierce of Bread & Butter Farm in Shelburne and South Burlington. The award will be given annually, until 2029.
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Farm Family of the Year Award
Vermont Farm Bureau annually conducts an outstanding farmer award program. Selection of the winning farmer (farm family) is based on efforts in both the chosen occupation and leadership achievement
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Farm Woman of the Year
Selection of the winning farm woman is based on efforts in both the chosen occupation and leadership achievement.
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Wallace Award
The Wallace Award is named for past Vermont Farm Bureau president, Keith Wallace and is presented annually in the spirit of recognizing Vermont’s finest agriculturists. First presented in 1975, this highest award given by Vermont Farm Bureau honors individuals or couples for their distinguished lifetime service to agriculture.
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Young Farmer Achievement Award
Vermont Farm Bureau annually conducts a young farmer achievement award program. County Farm Bureaus are encouraged to promote this activity in their own county. Selection of the winning young farmer individual or family is based on their efforts in both their chosen occupation and leadership achievement. Participation in this program with individual recognition and the resulting publicity will help build the organization.