Introducing the CEAg World Impact Awards
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CEAg World has officially announced the CEAg World Impact Awards to recognize individuals advancing food grown under cover.
“The innovation happening in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry is really exciting, and it’s driven by smart, dedicated professionals eager to contribute to this critical piece of the food production chain,” says Kristin D. Zeit, Content Lead for CEAg World. “We want to honor the individuals behind the projects and research that are propelling a healthier future through protected agriculture.”
These annual awards recognize CEA trailblazers who are driving the future of protected agriculture forward. We’re offering four awards this year:
Innovator Award:
Recognizing an entrepreneur or business leader who has pioneered and implemented a new tool, concept, or practice that has significant implications for CEA. This award recipient will be someone who has used their expertise to drive tangible improvements for growers, enhancing productivity, sustainability, and overall farm success.
Visionary Grower Award:
Recognizing an individual who has made a transformative impact on their own CEA operation, leading to remarkable gains in yield, resource efficiency, and/or profitability. The individual’s contributions to land stewardship, resource conservation, environmental preservation, and/or food security will also be considered.
Emerging Leader Award:
Recognizing a rising talent in CEA who demonstrates exceptional promise and leadership with new solutions, strategic thinking, or leadership within their community or industry. This award honors an innovator driving change through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and ideas that enhance productivity, sustainability, and efficiency, shaping the future of agriculture.
Educator/Researcher Award:
This award recognizes an individual whose outstanding contributions have advanced CEA methods through research, education, and outreach. This individual demonstrates leadership, fosters collaboration, and shares insights that enhance CEA practices, sustainability, and productivity, while exemplifying innovation, professionalism, stewardship, and a lasting impact on the CEA industry. Nominees must be employed with a college, university, or research facility.
Impact Awards – How to Nominate and Nomination Deadline
Nominations for the Impact Awards are now open, and will close on Monday, August 7, 2025. Finalists in each of the categories will be selected by Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.
Winners in each category will receive the following recognition:
- Free registration to attend the CEAg World Conference and Expo on Nov. 19-21, 2025, in Durham, NC.
- A two-night hotel stay covered by CEAg World.
- Live, on-stage award and recognition during the event’s opening ceremony.
- A spotlight interview on CEAg Talks, CEAg World’s video series on food production under cover.
- Exclusive editorial coverage across CEAg World media, including digital coverage, e-newsletters, and social media spotlights.
To sign up for information or to nominate a CEA professional, please visit CEAgWorld.com/impact.
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