Applications
Forum Awards
The NYS Agricultural Society and their partners recognize leaders in the following categories at the Forum. Submit your recommendations for 2027 honorees by September 30, 2026.
AG PROMOTION
Recognizing individuals and groups for their efforts to improve the understanding of agriculture off the farm. Congratulations to 2026 Honoree Christina Duryea.
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. Congratulations to 2026 Honoree Parker Family Maple.
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. Congratulations to 2026 honorees the Press Office for the NYS Dept of Agriculture & Markets, Hailey McCluskey - “She Likes Milk,” and Morning Ag Clips.
CENTURY & BICENTENNIAL AWARDS
Honoring farms that are continually operated by the same family on the same footprint for 100 years or more. 2026 Century Farm honorees include: Central Bridge Farms, Homestead Fields LLC, Mac Clan Farm and Wm. Finch Farm. Congratulations to our Bicentennial honoree Hopkins Farm of Pittsford!
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. Congratulations to Dr. Larry Van De Valk.
FARM SAFETY AWARD
Honoring farm operations that provide exceptionally healthy and safe workplaces. Thank you to our 2026 honoree El-Vi Farms of Newark, NY.
NEXT GENERATION FARMER
Recognizing a new generation of industry stakeholders who are operating in new and vibrant ways. Congratulations to our 2026 honoree John Kelder of Kelder’s Farm.
NY FFA CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
Recognizing local chapters who are doing outstanding work to develop youth and the communities where they reside. Congratulations to Whitman FFA, our 2026 award winner!
