SCHOLARSHIP DRAW
Nominations are accepted each year from full-time post-secondary school students whose parent(s) are AGGA grower members. The scholarship is for $1,000.00 and currently two are presented annually. Applications will be checked for eligibility and once confirmed a draw will be held and the recipient notified by mail.
Criteria: Parent(s) of the student must be members in “good standing” of the AGGA at the time of the draw. Previous recipients are not eligible. To be considered, the student (not the parent) must state their field of study, name of institution they are attending, which year of their program they are starting, proof of enrollment, plus they must include a brief write-up that explains the history of the scholarship and what it represents. The letter and this form must be submitted together. The deadline is October 15 of each year.
What you need to do to apply: Complete the application form and submit the required documents. The parent(s) of the student must be members in ‘good standing’ of the AGGA at the time of the draw. Email your application to the AGGA Administrator, Kyla at member_services@agga.ca.
The application form is in pdf format and can be downloaded by clicking here.
HERB KNODEL AWARD
The Herb Knodel Award is named for a Grower in the Medicine Hat area who began lobbying for greenhouse issues in the 1940’s. He devoted a great deal of time and effort to have greenhouse needs considered whenever agriculture issues were being discussed. The Herb Knodel Award for years of outstanding service to the Alberta Greenhouse Industry is presented to a grower who has made a major contribution to the Industry. Sadly, Herb Knodel passed away in November 2000. Deadline for nominations is October 15 each year.
MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
The Meritorious Service Award for excellent contribution, service and dedication to the Alberta Greenhouse Industry is presented to individuals who are not growers but who have contributed to the Industry, primarily in the area of research. Deadline for nominations is October 15 each year.
GROWER OF THE YEAR
Chosen by their peers to recognize a grower member for their innovation, enterprise, hard work and accomplishments in the field of greenhouse production and retail. Deadline for nominations is October 15 each year.
“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance” – Farmers Almanac 2001