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Nominations Sought for Governor's Outstanding Achievement Award in Agriculture
Wed, 19 Jan 2011 6:47:29 CST
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF) is once again looking for nominations for the Governor's Outstanding Achievement Award in Agriculture. This award was created in 1998 and is designed to honor leaders in the agriculture industry who have exemplified personal values, performance and achievement in Oklahoma. The award winner will be inducted into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame located at the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry.
Previous recipients of the award have exhibited high standards of conduct, leadership, innovation, and accomplishment for agriculture. Individuals recognized in previous years have been from different geographic locations throughout Oklahoma and many times were not widely known outside of their specific agricultural group or commodity. However, each and every Hall of Fame inductee has served their community as a leader and strong agricultural producer and made a significant impact on the lives of others. Recipients will be selected by a selection committee which includes representatives of agricultural commodity organizations as well as the Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture.
Last year, Lew Meibergen became the first agricultural businessman to be named to the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame. His career as a third generation agricultural businessman highlights the importance of this segment of the farm industry. He was the 13th Hall of Fame inductee. The Picture here is of Meibergen surrounded by other previous inductees into the Ag Hall of Fame that were able to attend the 2010 ceremonies.
"The Governor's Outstanding Achievement Award in Agriculture gives us the opportunity to recognize those individuals who have made a positive and lasting impact on agriculture in our state," said Jim Reese, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture.
The deadline for all nominations is Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Any questions regarding the nomination procedure or completion of the official nomination form should be directed to Jason Harvey at (405) 522-5563. Click here to jump to the Oklahoma Department of Ag website where you can find the entry form to nominate someone you feel is deserving.
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