Virginia Agribusiness Council Awards Nomination Form

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1. Agribusiness Environment -To an agribusiness for recognition of outstanding achievements, research, or practices that benefit both agribusiness and the environment.

2. Agribusiness of the Year -To a member of the Council for exceptional contributions to Virginia agribusiness.

3. Special Recognition of an Agribusiness - To an agribusiness deserving recognition for service and support to the Council and Virginia agribusinesses.

Individual Awards

1. Distinguished Friend of Agribusiness - Presented at the Appreciation Banquet to a member of Congress, state legislator, governor, or other influential governmental official for exceptional support of Virginia's agribusiness industry for a period of years.

2. Land Grant University Award - To an outstanding faculty member, administrator, or employee of a Virginia Land Grant University (Virginia Tech or Virginia State University) for meritorious or exemplary service to the industry of agribusiness during their career.

3. Alvin W. Blaha Distinguished Service - To an individual for meritorious service to the Virginia Agribusiness Council and the State's industry of agribusiness over a long period of time.

4. Distinguished Leadership - To a past leader of the Council for meritorious service to the Virginia Agribusiness Council and the agribusiness industry.

5. Special Recognition of an Individual - To a person or persons deserving recognition for service to agribusiness, but not to the degree or for the length of time necessary for eligibility to received the Distinguished Service Award.

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Agribusiness EnvironmentAgribusiness of the YearSpecial Recognition of an AgribusinessDistinguished Friend of AgribusinessLand Grant University AwardAlvin W. Blaha Distinguished Service AwardDistinguished LeadershipSpecial Recognition of an Individual

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