AWARD DESCRIPTION
Agronomists are your touch-point with the customer; that seemingly endless source of crop production knowledge that helps every grower ensure the best crop possible makes it into the bin. Now it’s time to recognize those hardworking agronomists who commit so much time to helping farmers and ensuring they keep on top of an ever-changing world of agronomic knowledge.
The successful agronomist, who must be employed by or work on behalf of a CAAR member location, will be selected by a committee of peers based on accomplishments in the following areas:

Application Criteria
  1. Agronomic Knowledge – demonstrates significant knowledge of agronomic practices applicable to their local region. Please include a letter of reference from employer (not required if self-employed).
  2. Customer Service and Satisfaction – demonstrates excellent customer service, satisfaction, and significant customer retention. Please include at least one letter of reference from a customer.
  3. Commitment to Continuing Education – demonstrates a commitment to continually develop skills through seminars, courses, self-study and/or mentorship.
  4. Community and Industry Leadership – demonstrates exceptional professionalism and leadership in their local community and the industry at large through volunteering, sponsorship, or donations.
  5. Current Member of CAAR – the agronomist’s employer must be a member of CAAR.
Agronomists are encouraged to submit their application today! Colleagues, customers, peers or employers can also apply on behalf of their local agronomist by October 31, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Myrna Grahn with CAAR at 204-989-9303.

The winner will be announced at the CAAR’s Choice Awards Banquet on November 20, 2024 during the 2024 CAAR Connect Convention in Regina, SK.
NOMINATION FORM

Colleagues, customers, peers or employers can apply for their local agronomist for the Agronomist of the Year award. To nominate an agronomist who is employed by or affiliated with a CAAR Member company, please complete the form below stating at least one specific example from 2024 of how the nominee excels in each of the four critical areas.

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* NOMINEE INFORMATION:

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* NOMINATION SUBMITTED BY:

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* QUALIFICATIONS OF AGRONOMIST:
Please provide details under each area of why the agronomist deserves this award.

Agronomic Knowledge
Describe how the nominee demonstrates significant knowledge of agronomic practices applicable to their local region. Please include a statement from their employer (not required if self-employed).

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* Customer Service and Satisfaction
Describe how the nominee demonstrates excellent customer service, satisfaction, and retention. Please include a customer reference statement or contact information.

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* Customer reference contact information

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* Commitment to Continuing Education
Describe how the nominee demonstrates a commitment to professional development through seminars, courses, self-study and/or mentorship.

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* Community and Industry Leadership
Describe how the nominee demonstrates exceptional professionalism and leadership in their local community and the industry at large through volunteering, sponsorship, or mentorship. Please share an example of an activity with agronomy organizations, CAAR, or other industry groups.

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