OMAFRA introduces Rural Ontario Leaders Awards, now accepting applications
Posted: October 24, 2017
Categories: GoodFoodBites / News from Sustain Members
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has introduced a new Rural Ontario Leaders Awards (ROLA) program, recognizing leaders among rural residents, communities, businesses and organizations, and their work in improving the quality of life and economic well-being of rural Ontario.
The awards also aim to help raise the awareness of rural Ontario’s ability to foster a competitive and innovative business environment, and help recognize the essential contribution of rural Ontario to the provincial economy.
One award will be provided in each of the following streams:
- Individual Award (25 years of age and older)
- Individual – Youth (24 years of age and younger)
- Community (Municipality or Indigenous community)
- Business
- Not-for-profit/non-government organization
Award winners will be recognized by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Honourable Jeff Leal, at a special presentation during the next Rural Ontario Summit in February of next year.
Every two years, the program will recognize outstanding leadership in the area of rural economic development that supports one or more of the following outcomes: training and skills development; entrepreneurship and local employment; strong social infrastructure; civic engagement.
If you have an individual or organization in mind, the nomination process is now open!
View the Program and Application Guide here. Nominations will be accepted until November 15, 2017.