Ag Against Hunger is seeking nomination requests for the 2014 Agricultural Woman of the Year from Monterey, Santa Cruz or San Benito counties. The nominee should have unique leadership qualities held by women working within the local agricultural industry. We will honor the deserving woman at our 21st Annual Recognition Luncheon on June 6, 2014 at Paraiso Vineyards in Soledad. (Tickets will be available soon.) With deference to candidates and consistent with our historical tradition, we request nominees remain confidential. The award is a surprise to all guests, including the recipient.
Please help us choose the 2014 Agricultural Woman of the Year by nominating a deserving individual before our April 4, 2014 deadline.
Ag Woman of the Year Nomination Form
Or visit our website www.agagainsthunger.org and click on the Ag Woman of the Year Nomination Form.
The past 20 honorees of the prestigious award are:
- Georgeann Cowles Eiskamp 2013
- Mari Rossi 2012
- Abby Taylor-Silva 2011
- Karen Antle 2010
- Darlene Din 2009
- Celeste Settrini 2008
- Margaret D’Arrigo-Martin 2007
- Lorri Koster 2006
- Mary Orradre 2005
- Nita Gizdich 2004
- Dorothy Errea 2003
- Kay Filice 2002
- Connie Quinlan 2001
- Elia Vasquez 2000
- Mary Hansen 1999
- Betty Ichikawa 1998
- Susan Gill 1997
- Karen Miller 1996
- Claudia Smith 1995
- Sharan Lanini 1994
All proceeds from this event will go towards Ag Against Hunger’s efforts to alleviate hunger. On the Central Coast of California, more fruits and vegetables are grown, packed and shipped than in any other region in the world. Yet, in the midst of this abundance there are many who are hungry. Ag Against Hunger was founded to provide people in need with nutritious, fresh, surplus produce from local fields by creating a connection between the agricultural community and food assistance programs. Since 1990, the generous donations of surplus produce from local growers and shippers have helped Ag Against Hunger bring 216 million pounds of produce to millions of hungry children, adults and seniors.
Source: Ag Against Hunger
