Nominations Sought For 2026 Eminent Leaders In Agriculture, Family And Community Awards | Community

The nominees should have made significant contributions to agriculture, family and/or their community; promoted agriculture best practices, family strengthening programs and/or community enhancement; made specific contributions to their county, state and/or nation; and should be known for giving unselfishly of their talent, time and leadership. There is no age requirement, but the nominees must be living at the time honorees are notified. Spouses may be nominated, but a separate nomination form is needed for each individual. Recipients must be residents of South Dakota. If nominees were previously employed by SDSU, employment cannot have been within the last five years. Three to five letters of support are required.

All nominations must be received by May 1 to be considered for the award in the same calendar year. Nominations are accepted year-round. Send nominations to: ELAFC Nominations; ATTN: Angela Loftesness, SDSU CAFES Dean’s Office, Box 2207, Brookings, SD 57007, or e-mail angela.loftesness@sdstate.edu.

The next Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community award celebration is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18, at McCrory Gardens in Brookings.