The Ontario government is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, which celebrate the people and organizations driving innovation, sustainability, and success in the province’s agri-food sector.
These awards recognize the outstanding contributions of farmers, food processors, businesses, and industry leaders who help grow Ontario’s $51 billion agri-food industry. The program highlights those making a difference through leadership, creativity, and commitment to excellence.
For 2025, awards will be presented in the following 12 categories:
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Youth Excellence
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Food Processing Excellence
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Research and Innovation Excellence
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Northern Business Excellence
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Workforce Excellence
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Women’s Excellence
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Education Excellence
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Supply Chain Excellence
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Indigenous, Métis or Inuit-Owned Business or Community Excellence
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Promotional Excellence
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Farm Family Excellence
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Urban Agriculture Excellence
Nominations are open until September 2, 2025, and can be submitted online. Individuals, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to either nominate themselves or others at ontario.ca/agrifoodinnovation.
The awards support Ontario’s Grow Ontario Strategy, which promotes locally produced food and strengthens awareness of the value of choosing Ontario-grown products. Through this program, the province aims to recognize agri-food excellence and inspire continued innovation across the sector.
