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
Award recipients will be recognized at the Women in Agribusiness Summit, September 21-23, 2021.
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 will 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 undergraduate or graduate students attending an accredited college or university.
We are accepting applications until June 30th, 2021. To apply, please fill out the application and email it to Belinda Harter bharter@highquestgroup.com
2020 Scholars
 Florencia AbramTexas A&M University | Masters in Agribusiness | Sponsored by Motif FoodWorks |
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 Cassie BurnettTexas A&M University | Master in Agribusiness | Sponsored by Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. |
 Jessica CarrollTexas A&M University | Master in Agribusiness | Sponsored by PGIM |
 Obianuju EzeoranuTexas A&M University | Master in Agribusiness | Sponsored by Rabobank |
 Gabe GlassmannMary Baldwin University | B.S. Biology and B.A. Anthropology | Sponsored by Motif FoodWorks |
 Mallory GuerreroAuburn University | Masters in Agricultural Business and Economics | Sponsored by Motif FoodWorks |
 Erin HulsUniversity of Oklahoma | Master of Arts in Enviromental Sustainability | Sponsored by Motif FoodWorks |
 Kaitlyn KitzanUniversity of Saskatchewan | B.S. in Agribusiness | Sponsored by Motif FoodWorks |
 Ansley LockettUniversity of Georgia | B.S. Environment Science/Food Science | Sponsored by Motif FoodWorks |
 Jaquelynn MatelunaMcGill University | MBA | Sponsored by Trimble |
 Abigail McConnellMiddle Tennessse State University | Animal Science with Minor in Poultry Science | Sponsored by Aviagen |
 Naila McCraneyFlorida A&M University | Master in Agribusiness | Sponsored by Motif FoodWorks |
 Reile MeileKansas State University | B.S. Agribusiness | Sponsored by HighQuest Partners |
 Mary MwangiTexas A&M University | Master in Agribusiness | Sponsored by HNRG |
 Gouthami NandhyalaTexas A&M University | Master in Agribusiness | Sponsored by Bunge |
 Madison PhillipsTennessee Tech University | B.S. in Agribusiness Management | Sponsored by Motif FoodWorks |
 Courtlyn RanlyTexas A&M University | Master of Science in Business | Sponsored by HNRG |
 Kelley RanlyTexas A&M University | Master in Agribusiness | Sponsored by HighQuest Partners |
 Kacie ScherlerUniversity of Oklahoma | PhD Environmental Sustainability | Sponsored by Motif FoodWorks |
 Casey SilverCornell University | M.S. Applied Economics and Management | Sponsored by Motif FoodWorks |
 Twinkle SinghTexas A&M University | Master in Agribusiness | Sponsored by HNRG |
 Shelbie SperleUniversity of Wyoming | B.S in Animal Science, minor in Agriculture Business | Sponsored by Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC |
 Cara TeigumSouth Dakota State University | B.S. in Agricultural Leadership & Pre-Law | Sponsored by HighQuest Partners |
 Deshelley TeoCornell University | B.S. in Applied Economics and Management | Sponsored by PGIM |
 Sadie Vander WalSouth Dakota State University | B.S. in Agricultural Communication & Animal Science | Sponsored by HighQuest Partners |
 Charis WatersUniversity of Tennessee at Martin | B.S. in Agriculture-Animal Science: minor in Biology | Sponsored by Aviagen |
 Olivia WillrettColorado State University | B.S. in Animal Science & Agricultural Business | Sponsored by Five Rivers Cattle Feedings, LLC |
 Jennifer YeungUniversity of Minnesota | Bachelor of Science in Business | Sponsored by Wells Fargo |
2018 Scholars
 Lais Bastos MartinNorth Carolina State University | M.S. in Crop Science | Sponsored by Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. |
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 Brooke ChildersColorado State University | B.S. in Agricultural Business | Sponsored by Agrex |
 Raven FuselierSouthern University and A&M College | B.S. in Agricultural Sciences | Sponsored by Cargill |
 Markie HagemanFort Hays State University | B.S. in Agribusiness | Sponsored by HighQuest Partners, LLC |
 Andrea LockettTuskegee University | B.S. in Agribusiness | Sponsored by Cargill |
 Talia MarroquinCalifornia State Polytechnic University | B.S. in Agricultural Science | Sponsored by Cargill |
 Chyanna McGeeSouthern University and A&M College | B.S. in Urban Forestry | Sponsored by Cargill |
 Marisa PhelpsTennessee Technological University | B.S. in Agribusiness Management | Sponsored by Rabobank |
 Makenzie RaesnerTexas A&M University | M.S. in Agribusiness | Sponsored by Novus International |
 Asiah SiasSouthern University and A&M College | B.S. in Animal Science | Sponsored by Cargill |
 Alexandra StichnoteUniversity of Missouri - Columbia | B.S. in Agribusiness Management | Sponsored by US Nisshin Shokai |
 Haylee ZwickThe Ohio State University | B.S. in Agribusiness and Applied Economics| Sponsored by Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC |
2019 Scholars
 Rodricka AllenAlcorn State University | M.S. in Agriculture Economics | Sponsored by Cargill |
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 Stefanie BaileyDuke University | MBA & MEM | Sponsored by Nutrien |
 Kaitlyn BenallyUniversity of Arizona | M.S. in Microbiology | Sponsored by US Nisshin Shokai |
 Katie BlakeleyTexas A&M University | M.S. in Agribusiness | Sponsored by AgIS Capital |
 Emma CameronCornell University | B.S. in Agricultural Science; International Ag & Rural Development | Sponsored by AgIS Capital |
 Jacqueline ClawsonKansas State University | Dual B.S. in Agricultural Economics and Business Marketing & Sales | Sponsored by Prudential Global Investment Management (PGIM) |
 Kaylah GulleyUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison | B.S. in Agricultural Business Management with Entrepreneurship Certificate | Sponsored by Mitsui & Company (USA), Inc. |
 Kanita HutchinsonTennessee State University | M.S. Agriculture Sciences/Agribusiness | Sponsored by Cargill |
 Kalysia JohnsonAlcorn State University | B.S. in Agriculture & Applied Sciences Agribusiness Management | Sponsored by Cargill |
 Alexis PiggTennessee State University | M.S. in Food & Animal Science | Sponsored by Cargill |
 Tammye SchanduaTexas A&M University | M.S. in Agribusiness | Sponsored by Nutrien |
 Haley TankersleyColorado State University | B.S. in Equine Science | Sponsored by Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC |
 Daiva WilsonTennessee State University | B.S. Agriculture Sciences | Sponsored by Cargill |
 Kellie ZambitoUniversity of Florida | M.S. in Agribusiness | Sponsored by Rabobank |
Sponsoring a Student Scholarship
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.