Innovation Award
New in 2023, open for nominations!
The CCA Innovation Award is designed to recognize an individual, group or organization who has demonstrated significant innovation or research within the crop advising field. We are defining “innovation” as a novel advancement or practice that has had significant adoption or impact in Ontario crop production. A nomination can be initiated by a customer, employer, peer, or other associate.
The winner of the Innovation Award will receive $1000, along with a commemorative plaque.
Please download the criteria and nomination form below for more information.
Click here for the Criteria and Nomination Form.
THE DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION IS OCTOBER 31, 2023.
Award of Excellence
Open for nominations!
The CCA Award of Excellence is designed to recognize a crop adviser who delivers exceptional customer service, is highly innovative, has shown that they are a leader in their field, and has contributed substantially to the exchange of ideas and the transfer of agronomic knowledge within the agriculture industry. Anybody can make a nomination for a CCA to receive this award.
The winner of the CCA Award of Excellence will receive $1000 and an additional $1000 to be donated on their behalf to an agricultural charity of their choice, along with a commemorative plaque.
Please download the criteria and nomination form below for more information.
Click here for the Nomination Form.
THE DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION IS OCTOBER 31, 2023.
Past Award of Excellence Winners
2022 Recipient – Paul Hermans
Awarded at the 2023 CCA Conference and AGM

- 2021 – Michael Dick
- 2020 – John Snowe
- 2019 – Jason Van Maanen
- 2018 – Jerry Winnicki
- 2017 – Anne Verhallen
- 2016 – Eric Richter
- 2015 – Dale Cowan
- 2014 – Steve Johns
- 2013 – Pat Lynch
- 2012 – Morris Sagriff
- 2011 – Paul Sullivan
- 2010 – Russ Barker
- 2009 – Fred Wedde
- 2008 – John Hussack
- 2007 – Christine Brown
- 2006 – Shawn Brenneman
- 2005 – Terry Phillips
- 2004 – Kirk Patterson
- 2003 – Deb Campbell
Leadership Scholarship Fund
New in 2023, open for applications!
The Leadership Scholarship Fund is a fund set up to assist CCAs in developing leadership skills through continuing education and training. This fund will be awarded to three CCA members per year to attend education courses.
To be eligible for the Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Leadership Scholarship Funds, the applicant:
- Must be a Canadian or permanent resident, residing in Ontario;
- must be a CCA in good standing;
- cannot be a previous recipient of the Ontario CCA Association Leadership Scholarship Funds;
- cannot be on the Ontario CCA Board of Directors.
The funds, up to $500.00, will be provided upon completion of a course as reimbursement for any incurred expenses.