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 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.
