Applicants are invited to apply for the 2026 Leaders in Agriculture Program.
Donor Name: Denver Business Journal
State: Colorado
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 01/07/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Colorado is a power player in the nation’s agriculture sector — from farming to ranching and the science behind it. Leaders in Agriculture honors the movers and shakers guiding the state’s $40 billion industry.
Nomination Benefits
- Recognition by Denver Business Journal– the region’s business media company of record – can set a business apart from its competitors and make the business more visible in the community and to potential partners and investors.
- If your candidate makes the list, it sends a message of success to employees and prospective employees, and gives your company the opportunity to recognize workers for their contributions to your success.
- Service providers are encouraged to nominate exceptional clients and partners they believe are worthy of broad public recognition.
- The awards event will be memorable and a valuable opportunity to meet and network with other award-winning companies and community business leaders.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nominees may come from any field, including (but not limited to) Crop Production, Livestock Production, Water, Education, Biotech, Agribusiness, or Food Production.
- Individuals must base their work in Colorado.
- Past honorees are eligible for nomination for the 2026 program.
- Self-nominations are encouraged.
Judging Criteria
- Leadership: How has the nominee worked to promote or improve the agriculture industry in Colorado?
- Community Involvement: How does he/she give back? Has he or she served on a board or volunteered for an organization over the last 5 years? Do they belong to any associations or civic organizations? How is this person influencing the community at large?
For more information, visit Denver Business Journal.
