By paNOW Staff

Farm Credit Canada looks to celebrate exceptional women in agriculture

Nov 22, 2010 | 10:40 AM

paNOW Staff

Nominations for the 2011 FCC Rosemary Davis Award officially opened Nov.22, as Farm Credit Canada (FCC) seeks to recognize and honour women from coast to coast for their leadership and commitment to agriculture.

Women involved in agriculture positively impact the industry and their communities. FCC is looking for five women who deserve recognition for their achievements. Past nominees have ranged from producers and educators to agrologists and veterinarians, to name a few.

Since 2006, FCC has honoured 20 outstanding women with the Rosemary Davis Award. Individuals are encouraged to take the time to recognize a woman they see making a difference in the agriculture industry. Self-nominations are also encouraged.

“The agriculture and agri-food industry in Canada has benefited from the valuable contributions of women”, said Kellie Garrett, Senior Vice-President, Strategy, Knowledge and Reputation at FCC. “This award allows FCC to honour remarkable women who make a difference to their communities and to the industry at large,” she said in a news release.

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Candidates are selected based on their demonstration of leadership – through giving back to their community and the agriculture industry – as well as their vision and passion for the industry.

Winners will be announced in spring 2011 and will have the opportunity to attend the Simmons School of Management Leadership Conference in Boston on April 26, 2011.

FCC Rosemary Davis winners must be 21 years of age and actively involved in Canadian agriculture. Entries will only be received online at www.fccrosemarydavisaward.ca. The deadline to apply is midnight on January 17, 2011. Nominees who applied but did not win in previous years are encouraged to reapply.