The Agricultural Service Board is calling for your nominations for the 2026 Northern Alberta Farm Family Awards. The award recognizes a remarkable farm or ranching family in Athabasca County who contributes to a strong agricultural industry and keeps our rural communities thriving.
Each year, farm families from North/Central Alberta communities are selected as recipients of the Farm Family Awards as they:
- Increase awareness of agriculture and maintain a high standard in their agriculture business
- Promote the agriculture community through involvement and rural citizenship
- Be proactive in new agricultural technologies
- Act as a role model to the rural community
- Be deserving based on equal recognition of agricultural and community involvement
The nomination deadline is Friday, October 9, 2026. Nominations can be dropped off at the Athabasca County office, emailed to AG-Env@athabascacounty.com or mailed to:
Agricultural Services Department
Athabasca County
3602-48 Avenue, Athabasca, Alberta T9S 1M8
To learn more or access the nomination form, click here.
Awards will be presented at the annual AAAS Convention on Saturday, February 6, 2027.
