Agriculture
Nominations open for Purdue Women in Agriculture awards
Katrina Hall (right) was presented the 2023 Purdue Women in Agriculture Leadership Award on Aug. 3, 2023 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. At left, Angie Abbott, interim director of Purdue Extension and interim associate dean in the College of Agriculture, congratulates Hall. (Photo courtesy of Indiana State Department of Agriculture.) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue Women in Agriculture (WIA) is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Emerging Leader in Agriculture Award, Achievement Award and Leadership Award.
These awards celebrate individuals who are leaders and innovators contributing to the success of Indiana agriculture and, in doing so, have facilitate the advancement of women in agriculture. The Emerging Leader in Agriculture Award honors a high school or undergraduate student. The Achievement and Leadership awards honor those who participate in an agricultural enterprise, agribusiness, farming or a commodity organization that operates in Indiana.
“We are excited to continue our tradition of highlighting the accomplishments our award recipients have made to agriculture in Indiana,” said Jenna Nees, WIA team co-chair and awards committee chair. “These awards are given to individuals who harness their skills, abilities and strengths to make a difference in the agriculture industry.”
Nominees must live in Indiana and be actively involved in agriculture. All who are making an impact in agriculture are encouraged to apply. A full list of eligibility requirements and submission guidelines for each award is available here.
Nomination applications with two letters of support are due May 1 to Jenna Nees at smith535@purdue.edu. Award winners will be recognized at the Indiana State Fair during the Celebration of Ag ceremony.
If you need accommodations to submit an award nomination, or if you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Nees at 765-653-8411 or smith535@purdue.edu by April 15.
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Writer: Olivia De Young, odeyoung@purdue.edu
Sources: Jenna Nees, smith535@purdue.edu
Agricultural Communications: Maureen Manier, mmanier@purdue.edu, 765-494-8415
