Key Takeaways:
- The Women in Agribusiness initiative seeks nominations for the 2024 Demeter Award of Excellence until June 14.
- The award celebrates women who have shown outstanding performance and contribution to the agribusiness sector.
- Recipients are recognized at the annual Women in Agribusiness Summit, with this year’s event in Denver, Colorado.
- Nominations are judged on experience, professional achievements, role modeling, and contribution to industry growth.
- The award demonstrates WIA’s ongoing commitment to recognizing and empowering women in agribusiness, promoting gender diversity, and supporting the sector’s advancement.
Nominations Open for Prestigious Industry Award
The Women in Agribusiness (WIA) initiative is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Demeter Award of Excellence. Interested parties have until Friday, June 14, to nominate for this distinguished honor, recognizing exemplary women in the agribusiness sector.
A Tradition of Excellence and Empowerment
For over a decade, the Demeter Award of Excellence has celebrated the achievements of women who have demonstrated superior performance in their field and made significant contributions to agribusiness. The award aims to highlight up to three recipients annually who are invited to the Women in Agribusiness Summit with complimentary registration. This year, the event will occur in Denver, Colorado, from September 24-26, where the awardees will receive onstage recognition.
Illustrative Examples of Past Achievements
Past award recipients have been acknowledged for various accomplishments, including establishing networks aimed at advancing women in the industry, turning significant losses into profits for large cooperatives, and launching accelerators to commercialize ag technologies while supporting women entrepreneurs. These examples reflect the award’s commitment to honoring those who excel in their professional endeavors and actively contribute to the industry’s growth and diversity.
Criteria for Nomination
The WIA outlines specific criteria for nomination submissions:
- At least 10 years of experience in agriculture and/or the food industry.
- Notable professional achievements.
- Serving as an inspiring role model for other women in the industry.
- Actively dismantling barriers and fostering opportunities for others.
- Consistently exemplifying professionalism.
Nominators are encouraged to submit multiple entries if desired, and self-nominations are allowed. Submissions should be made using the designated form.
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