The following is a timeline for the application, review, and announcement of finalists. This is subject to be adjusted to meet review commitee constraints.
- Application will be open until January 17, 2025
- First Round Review of Applications- January 25, 2025; finalists invited to submit a 2-3 minute video
- Review of Finalists Applications- February 3, 2025
- Final Recipients notified and invited to attend NYS Farm Show for presentation- February 10, 2025
- Recipients publicly announced during a live broadcast at the NY Farm Show February 21, 2025