Nominations now open for new Rosemary Davis Award

Source: Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food

Canadian women involved in agriculture should apply now in order to be considered for the new Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Rosemary Davis Award. Producers are also welcome to submit a nomination on behalf of a woman in agriculture who they think deserves recognition.

“FCC is proud to announce this award that recognizes innovative women in agriculture who demonstrate a passion for the industry and serve as role models,” said John Ryan, FCC President and CEO. “We are committed to agriculture and want to highlight the industry as a viable career option for women.”

The five award winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to participate in the 2007 ATHENA International Conference in Chicago. The conference focuses on building strong leadership skills and provides networking opportunities for women.

“The FCC Rosemary Davis award also honours Rosemary Davis, Farm Credit Canada’s first female board chair and a successful agribusiness owner and operator,” said Ryan.

A nominee can be any woman who leads in Canadian agriculture and makes the industry stronger and more diverse. Nominations can be submitted using the online form available on the FCC website. Chris Clemett with FCC Public Relations has a few suggestions for getting through the nomination process smoothly.

“First, take a look at the eligibility guidelines and the rules and regulations on our website,” said Clemett. “I suggest that people print out the questions in advance and go through them on paper. It will save them time later on if they fill out a rough draft before completing the official form online.”

The nomination form requires complete information about the nominee (full name, mailing address, employer), as well as written sections on the nominee’s background, and a short section about her contribution to agriculture.

Clemett also reminded potential nominees that the deadline to send applications is fast approaching. Nominations through the online process close at midnight on Thursday, February 1, 2007.

Five recipients for the Rosemary Davis Award will be selected from across Canada. They will be announced by March 1.

Anyone with questions about the award or the application procedure should contact FCC at 1-888-332-3301, or by e-mail at prixrosemaryaward@fcc-fac.ca.

For more information, contact:

Rosemary Davis Award
Farm Credit Canada
Phone: 1-888-332-3301
E-mail: prixrosemaryaward@fcc-fac.ca.
Website: www.FCCRosemaryDavisAward.ca