40 Under Forty award nominations now open
Recognize rising stars in the fruit and vegetable industry. Submit a 40 Under Forty Awards nomination by June 6 to a spotlight future leader.
Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News, the sister publications of Organic Grower, is proud to announce that nominations are officially open for the seventh annual Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under Forty Awards — a celebration of the industry’s brightest young professionals. Nominations will be accepted through June 6.
Each year, this prestigious program honors 40 outstanding men and women under the age of 40 who are pushing the industry forward. These individuals represent a diverse cross-section of the supply chain, from growers and marketers to researchers, extension agents and beyond.
Award recipients will be featured in the November issue of Fruit Growers News and December issue of Vegetable Growers News, and recognized at a special reception during the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Whether you’re nominating a colleague or putting your own name forward, this is a unique opportunity to shine a spotlight on the passion, innovation and leadership driving the industry’s future.
Nominate a 40 Under Forty candidate now
Nominee criteria:
- Must be under 40 years old (as of June 10, 2025)
- Currently employed within the fruit and vegetable industry
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
- Strives to propel the industry forward through involvement and innovation
- Growers
- Farm marketers
- Shipper/packers
- Extension Agents
- Researchers
- Crop consultants/advisors
- Manufacturers/suppliers processors
- Trade show managers
- Association leaders
- Government agency professionals
Don’t miss your chance to recognize the next generation of trailblazers in fruit and vegetable production. Submit your nomination today and help shape the future of the industry.