Celebrating Innovation in Ontario Agriculture: Don Hill Legacy Award Accepting Applications

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Author: Sustain Ontario

Posted: December 10, 2025

Categories: GoodFoodBites / Opportunities

The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is currently accepting applications for the Don Hill Legacy Award, presented annually to an Ontario farmer or agricultural business that demonstrates outstanding innovation and ingenuity in addressing environmental challenges.

The award honours those that have successfully applied creative solutions to reduce environmental risks related to soil, water, air, or biodiversity on farms. The recipient receives a $1,000 cash prize and the opportunity to share their innovation with peers. This award is supported by Ruth Hill & Family.

Award Details:

Eligibility: Open to Ontario farm businesses with a verified Environmental Farm Plan (within the last five years).
Evaluation: Submissions are evaluated for originality, adaptability, environmental effectiveness, cost-efficiency and safety.
Submission & Recognition: Winners are announced at OSCIA’s Annual General Meeting on Feb. 3, 2026, profiled in its Innovator magazine and on its website, and may be featured in agricultural media.

For more information or to submit an entry, visit ontariosoilcrop.org/oscia-don-hill-legacy-award.

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