The Prince Edward Island Institute of Agrologists offers annually two awards to individuals whose achievements and service to Agriculture in Prince Edward Island have been outstanding. These awards are:
Recognition Award
Up to two awards may be presented each year for significant contributions to Prince Edward Island agriculture. Past winners have included farmers, government employees, veterinarians, agri-business and other industry participants. An award may also be made jointly to two persons, i.e., a couple or business partners. Membership in the Institute is not required. Nomination can be made by an individual, a group or an association.
Outstanding Agrologist Award
This award is presented to a member of the Institute for outstanding service in the previous 5-10 years of membership in the PEIIA. The nomination can be made by anyone. Nominees must be a member in good standing of the PEIIA.
Rules Governing the Awards
1. An association, group or individual may make nominations.
2. Those making nominations shall hold knowledge of nominations in strict confidence.
3. Nominations must be completed on the form provided by the PEIIA.
4. Nominations and supporting documentation must be received at the PEIIA office by March 15.
5. Unsuccessful nominations may be resubmitted.
6. Recipients of the Outstanding Agrologist Award must hold the designation of P.Ag.(Professional Agrologist) or PPA (Permit to Practice) and must be a member in good standing at the time the award is bestowed.
Past Award Winners
| Year | Recognition Award Past Winners | Outstanding Agrologists Award Past Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Doug Dawson | Chris Jordan |
| 2023 | Ron Maynard | Kyra Stiles |
| 2022 | Joanne Driscoll | Greg Donald |
| 2021 | Brenda Simmons Evan MacDonald | Mette Ching |
| 2019 | Steve Watts | |
| 2018 | Melis Visser (Posthumously) | Earl Pickard |
| 2017 | Wilfred Kelly (Posthumously) | Margaret Butcher |
| 2016 | Dr. Christine Noronha | Elizabeth Maynard |
| 2015 | Trevor MacDonald | Brian Beaton |
| 2014 | Cornelius J. Schellen | Ronda Bellefontaine |
| 2013 | Ray Keenan | |
| 2012 | Murray Myles | Gwen Corrigan Vessey |
| 2011 | Jane Palmer | |
| 2010 | Athol Craswell (Posthumously) | Les Halliday |
| 2009 | Tyler Wright | Colleen Younie |
| 2008 | Charles Scranton, Ivan Noonan | Don Northcott |
| 2007 | Andy Walker | Kevin Sanderson |
| 2006 | ||
| 2005 | Dr. John A. MacLeod | |
| 2004 | Shane Murphy | |
| 2003 | Freeman F. Simmons | |
| 2002 | ||
| 2001 | Mette Ching, Alex Dixon | |
| 2000 | Norman Boswall, J. Barry Cudmore | Kais Deelstra |
| 1999 | Henry D. Compton, Frank Mutch | |
| 1998 | David A. Scales | Dr. Robert Coffin |
| 1997 | Ernest Mutch | |
| 1996 | Leo P. McIsaac | Dr. C.B. Willis |
| 1995 | Lloyd Lockerby | |
| 1994 | Parker & Irene Jewell, Temple Stewart | |
| 1993 | Isabel Campbell, John J. MacDonald | |
| 1992 | Dr. Reginald Thomson | |
| 1991 | R. Elmer MacDonald | |
| 1990 | Elmer G. MacDonald | |
| 1989 | Roy & Eather Dickieson | |
| 1988 | Donald G. Anderson | |
| 1987 | Harold Godfrey, Dr. Tapani Kunelius | |
| 1986 | Sheldon Neill | |
| 1985 | Dr. Gary Morgan, Dr. Melvin Crane | |
| 1984 | Dr. H. Hammond Kelly, Cecil Godfrey | |
| 1983 | Ralph K. Adams, Douglas N. Roloson | |
| 1982 | Bruce MacLaren, Keith Barrett | |
| 1981 | B.B. Jones, Raynall MacNeill | |
| 1980 | Harold and Mary Palmer | |
| 1979 | Sterling Wood, Arthur Vesey | |
| 1978 | Keith LeLacheur, Raymond & Evelyn Vessey | |
| 1977 | Allison Profitt, Alton Rayner | |
| 1976 | Joseph VandenBrent, Glen K. Cotton | |
| 1975 | Donald Allen, George Boswall |