20th Annual Ag Woman Of The Year Nominations Needed

Ag Against Hunger is seeking nomination requests for the 2013 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 20th Annual Ag Recognition Luncheon on June 7, 2013 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 2013 Agricultural Woman of the Year by nominating a deserving individual before our April 8, 2013 deadline.

Nominations can be filled out by following this link:

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 19 honorees of the prestigious award are:

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 200 million pounds of produce to millions of hungry children, adults and seniors.

Source: Ag Against Hunger