Respected soil scientist to receive prestigious award

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He taught at universities, operated a Saskatchewan soils lab and held senior industry positions with companies including Esso, Viterra and Koch. 

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His work advanced nutrient management practices and bridged scientific research and on-farm practice, exemplifying the leadership and impact the Les Henry Award celebrates. 

The Les Henry Award recognizes a western Canadian who demonstrates excellence in soil and water science and its application to the farming community. Karamanos is the third recipient of the award, established by the late Les Henry in 2024. Henry’s legacy, passion and integrity in agriculture are carried forward through the annual award. 

Henry was a renowned Saskatchewan soil scientist and professor emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan. He received many honours, including induction into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame. He authored “Henry’s Handbook of Soil and Water” and wrote columns for Grainews for 48 years. 

The 2024 recipient, Don Flaten, will present this year’s award to Karamanos. 

“Rigas has contributed so much to the agriculture community in the Canadian prairies over the past 50 years and has certainly earned this recognition,” Flaten said. 

The official presentation is Tuesday, July 21, at 10 a.m. during Ag in Motion in the soil pit at the University of Saskatchewan booth. 

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com