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Outstanding Montana Agricultural Leader Nomination

To nominate an individual, couple or business for the annual Outstanding Agricultural Leader award, please fill out the Microsoft Form linked here.

Supporting letters of recommendation are highly encouraged. Please read the below criteria before submitting your nomination.

Nominee Criteria

Successful applicants will:

  • Be well respected in their agricultural community and their accomplishments will impact
  • Have either a lifetime of achievement in agriculture, be an industry leader, or an upcoming active innovative producer (or a combination).
  • Be actively involved in the agriculture industry.

Successful applicants will not:

  • Be employed by MSU, the state or government at time of recognition. If applicant is a past MSU, state or government employee, they shall have been retired for a minimum of two (2) years and have shown service above and beyond job requirements.