This award recognizes an NC or SC citizen who has advanced a cause or causes in sustainable agriculture through advocacy and activism. Providing links to the candidate’s contributions or work is strongly encouraged.
2019 – Davon Goodwin
2018 – Sarah Daniels
2017 – Shorlette Ammons
2016 – Chuck Marsh
2015 – Grace & Carey Kanoy
2014 – Lee Barnes
2013 – Santos Flores
2012 – RAFI-USA
2011 – Janette Wesley
2010 – Elaine and Harry Hamil
2009 – Smithson Mills
2008 – Emile DeFelice
2007 – Richard Boylan
2006 – Debbie Roos
2005 – Ed Updike
2004 – Jeanine Davis
2003 – Nancy Creamer
2002 – Don Bixby
2001 – Dr. John O’Sullivan
2000 – Richard McDonald
1999 – Sarah Slover
1998 – Tom Elmore
1997 – Jack Brooks
1996 – Michael Sligh
1995 – Tony Kleese
1994 – Jim Smith
1993 – Debby Wechsler