The 2025 Missouri Agriculture Awards are designed to recognize outstanding Missouri Agriculture leaders. Nominations are due by September 30, 2025.

To nominate a deserving individual, be prepared with the following information:

  • Your name, address, email and phone number.
  • The nominee's name, address, email and phone number.
  • A brief description of why you think the nominee should be recognized with the award.
  • An outline of the nominee's major contributions to the agriculture industry in Missouri.

Award Categories & Descriptions

Missouri Agriculture Education Leader

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An educator or advisor in the Missouri school system highlighting the importance of agricultural education to our state's youth while also advising them on becoming future leaders in the industry. This award recognizes teachers, advisors and leaders in primary, secondary and higher education systems. Nominees will be judged on the overall impact they have on upcoming youth in the agriculture system.

Nomination Form

Missouri Food Animal Veterinarian

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A Missouri food animal veterinarian who has gone above and beyond. This award will recognize a food animal veterinarian who works to protect animal health & welfare, prevent & relieve animal suffering, conserve animal resources, promote public health and advance medical knowledge. This individual must have provided veterinary care for the food production industry through surveillance for emerging diseases, and demonstrated best practices for animal health and well-being of food animals.

Nomination Form