INITIATIVES
Women in Agribusiness
Demeter Award of Excellence
The Women In Agribusiness Demeter Award of Excellence recognizes women who have achieved excellence in their field and/or who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the agribusiness industry. Please explain the positive impact this nominee has had on her clients, her company, her colleagues or the agribusiness sector as a whole.
Nominations for these individuals demonstrate the following criteria:
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Woman with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the ag and/or food industry
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Woman who has notable professional achievements
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Woman who is a positive example to other women in the industry
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Woman who breaks down barriers, helps create opportunities and serves as a resource for others
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Woman who consistently exemplifies professionalism
Demeter Award of Excellence Nomination Form
(deadline for submission is July 14, 2023)
Three award recipients will be recognized at the Women in Agribusiness Summit 2023 on September 26-28 in Nashville.
View all of the past recipients here.
Student Scholarships
Student Scholarships are offered by our generous sponsors to defray the cost of registration for a female student wishing to attend the WIA Summit. Scholarships give young women the opportunity to make important industry connections, see the many career options available in the agribusiness sector, and learn the trends and issues facing the industry today.
Applicants must be full-time junior or senior level undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral candidate students attending an accredited college or university.
We are accepting applications until July 1, 2023. To apply, please fill out the application below.
Sponsoring a Student
Sponsoring a student to attend the WIA summit is an effective and inspiring choice. This unique opportunity provides an enriching and exceptional experience for a full-time agricultural student, and it shows your organization's commitment to developing our industry's future leaders.
Please contact us if you wish to learn more about sponsoring a student to attend the WIA Summit.
Event Partner Opportunities
Join the growing list of leading agribusiness organizations that help produce this important initiative for women
Women in Agribusiness engages in event partnerships with relevant publications, associations and sector organizations for each of its conferences.
These partnerships provide no-cost promotion for both parties and include mentions in email blasts, banner ad placement, and more. Plus, our partners get the advantage of a first-look at our speakers, agenda, and onsite opportunities.
Please see contact us for more details on becoming a partner.