Applications
Forum Awards
The NYS Agricultural Society and their partners recognize leaders in the following categories at the Forum. Submit your recommendations for 2026 honorees by September 30, 2025.
AG PROMOTION
Recognizing individuals and groups for their efforts to improve the understanding of agriculture off the farm.
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Honoring businesses for the quality, leadership and innovation they demonstrate both internally and externally in the communities where they are located.
CAP CREAL AWARDS
This award spotlights the work contributed by a variety of stakeholders to disseminate well executed communications about NY agriculture and food. Three categories of honorees include: Communicator of the Year, Digital & Social Media Champion, Traditional Journalism.
CENTURY & BICENTENNIAL AWARDS
Honoring farms who have been continually operated by the same family on the same footprint for 100 years or more.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CITATION
Recognizing an individual who has dedicated a lifetime of service, resulting in outstanding contributions to the NY ag, food and natural resources industry.
FARM SAFETY AWARD
Honoring farm operations that provide exceptionally healthy and safe workplaces.
NEXT GENERATION FARMER
Recognizing a new generation of industry stakeholders who are operating in new and vibrant ways.
NY FFA CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
Recognizing local chapters who are doing outstanding work to develop youth and the communities where they reside.
