National Harvest Awards: Call for Nominations!

Posted by on May 29, 2007

National Harvest Awards: Call for Nominations!

Please help us recognize outstanding work in sustainable food systems by nominating someone whose work you admire.

Glynwood Center?s 5th Annual National Harvest Awards will recognize innovative farmers, organizations, and businesses from across the U.S. that are doing an exceptional job of supporting sustainable, regional food systems. The goal is to encourage this growing movement by inspiring others to take action within their own communities.

This year?s categories include a Farmer Award, Good Neighbor Award, and Connecting Communities, Farmers & Food Award (more info on categories below). Nominations must be postmarked by July 10, 2007 to be considered. For nomination forms and more information, please go to <a href="http://www.glynwood.org/programs/harvest.htm">http://www.glynwood.org/programs/harvest.htm</a> or contact Kim Vargo at kvargo@glynwood.org or (845) 265-3338.

Awards winners will be honored at celebrations at Glynwood Center and in New York City in October 2007. Accommodations and travel expenses will be provided free-of-charge to all winners. Glynwood Center will also coordinate media coverage. This is a great opportunity to recognize someone that inspires you.

Award Categories:

The Glynwood Harvest Farmer Award is awarded to a farmer who has developed a sustainable farming operation and built effective relationships within his or her home community and other places where the food is eaten.

The Glynwood Harvest Good Neighbor Award is awarded to an individual or organization that has helped sustain regional agriculture in new and effective ways.

The Glynwood Harvest Connecting Communities, Farmers, and Food Award is awarded to recognize outstanding work that unites farmers and other community residents in building a local food system.

Nominations must be postmarked July 10, 2007.