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Agribusiness Awards
Agribusiness EnvironmentTo an agribusiness for recognition of outstanding achievements, research, or practices that benefit both agribusiness and the environment. 2025 Recipient - CropLife America / RISE 2024 Recipient - Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative 2023 Recipient - Yankey Farms 2022 Recipient - Dublin Farms 2021 Recipient - Beery Farms
Agribusiness of the YearTo a member of the Council for exceptional contributions to Virginia agribusiness. 2026 Recipient - Virginia Poultry Federation 2025 Recipient - Virginia Cattlemen's Association 2024 Recipient - Virginia Green 2023 Recipient - Houff Corporation 2022 Recipient - Red Sun Farms
Special Recognition of an Agribusiness To an agribusiness deserving recognition for service and support to the Council and Virginia agribusinesses. 2026 Recipient - TruGreen 2025 Recipient - MásLabor 2024 Recipient - Moyer Brothers Company 2023 Recipient - W.S. Connelly & Co. Inc. 2022 Recipient - Frazier Quarry
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.
2026 Recipient - Senator Dave Marsden 2025 Recipient - Delegate Mike Webert 2024 Recipient - Delegate David Bulova 2023 Recipient - Delegate Barry Knight 2022 Recipient - Senator A. Benton Chafin
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. 2026 Recipient - W. Michael Aust 2025 Recipient - Virginia Cooperative Extension Agents, SWVA District; Dr. Dan Goerlich, State Leader, Assoc. Director VCE 2024 Recipient - Dr. Alan Grant 2023 Recipient - William Crutchfield & Dr. Michael Goatley 2022 Recipient - Jeremy Daubert & Dr. Bobby Grisso
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. 2026 Recipient - Paul Franklin 2025 Recipient - Wayne Pryor 2024 Recipient - Kern Houff 2023 Recipient - Wayne Kirby 2022 Recipient - Dennis Treacy
Distinguished Leadership
To a past leader of the Council for meritorious service to the Virginia Agribusiness Council and the agribusiness industry. 2026 Recipient - Lindsay Reames 2025 Recipient - Jay Abbott 2024 Recipient - Patrick Connelly 2023 Recipient - Marlene Jolliffe 2022 Recipient - Lea Scott
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. 2026 Recipient - Matthew Lohr 2025 Recipient - Kyle Shreve 2024 Recipient - Bettina Ring 2023 Recipient - Kristen Hughes Evans 2022 Recipient - Katie Frazier
For a full list of past winners, click here.
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