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We want to honor, recognize and highlight “Women Impacting Agriculture” who are making positive changes and creating a more sustainable Iowa by improving economic resiliency and stability; conserving natural resources; and being influential agricultural leaders, family members and community volunteers.
Nominee Eligibility
- Nominees will be a woman with an Iowa residence who owns, manages, or is employed on Iowa farms; or Iowa agricultural businesses or organizations (examples are USDA agencies, local agribusinesses, cooperatives, and ag organizations.)
- Nominees will have a connection to Iowa State University and/or Extension and Outreach (examples are ISU Alumni, county council members and volunteers, and participants in extension programs.)
- Nominees will be willing to be photographed and videotaped by the Women in Ag video/photography team on their farm or other place of business; and to have all those images and stories to be shared through print and online media.
- Nominees will be willing to attend the 2023 Women in Ag Leadership Conference.
- This award is given by Extension for the purpose of honoring our clientele. Extension staff are not eligible to be nominated for the award.
Timeline
- Nominations due by: Friday, June 30, 2023
- Videotaping of honorees: We will gather video stories of the honorees during October.
- Honorees recognized on: Thursday, November 30, 2023 during the 7th Annual Women in Ag Leadership Conference. Honorees must be present.
Nominator Eligibility
- All Iowans are eligible to submit nominations. We strongly encourage past leadership conference attendees to nominate women they know.
Nomination Application
- Please include the nominee in the nomination process. Interview the nominee or ask them to help complete the application.
- To nominate “Women Impacting Agriculture,” please complete an online application.
- Nominations should demonstrate achievements and leadership in all three areas: 1) farming or working in agribusiness, 2) connecting to Iowa State University or ISU Extension and Outreach, and 3) volunteering in the community.
- The application includes three essays. Please limit the total of the three essays to 1,200 words.
Selection Process
- A Selection Committee of past honorees, past conference attendees, and Extension staff and partners will select the 2023 honorees.
Scorecard
A scorecard is available to the Selection Committee or for anyone interested in reviewing the scoring process.
Awards
In recognition, the honorees will receive a cash award, conference registration and lodging, and personalized gift.