EDMONTON, AB – At the 50th annual BMO Farm Family Awards on Saturday, November 10, Northlands and BMO were pleased to recognize 18 family-run farming operations throughout Alberta for their outstanding contributions to agriculture and their community.
“Northlands is proud to recognize these farm families who are working hard to make a difference in their community and the agriculture industry,” said Gordon Wilson, President, Northlands. “These families have all shown tremendous pride and commitment for their business and their community. Northlands salutes all 18 winning farming operations and thanks them for their continued dedication to the agriculture industry in Alberta.”
“BMO has a long standing commitment to the agriculture industry, and for many years, the BMO Farm Family Awards have recognized the leading business and environmental practices of Alberta’s farmers and ranchers,” said Vanessa Laroque, Regional Vice President, Business Banking, Alberta North Community. “We’re proud to honour the leadership of these families in the agriculture sector and their unmatched support of the Alberta economy.”
The following families are recipients of the 2018 BMO Farm Family Awards and will receive a commemorative gate sign signifying their accomplishment:
| County | Award Recipient |
|---|---|
| Athabasca County | Kelly & Anna Olson |
| Big Lakes County | Dwayne & Chris Pollack |
| Brazeau County | Vant & Ethel Hayes |
| County of Grande Prairie | Eugene & Ruth Slette |
| County of Minburn | Larry & Tracy Rudolf |
| County of Northern Lights | Ken & Lynne & Bryan & Dyla Kover |
| Flagstaff County | Roger & Linda Johnson |
| Lac Ste. Anne County | Donald & Joyce Drews |
| Lamont County | Rudy & Theresa Warawa |
| Leduc County | Johan & Riekje Ter Borgh |
| Municipal District of Bonnyville | Murray & Linda Pikowicz |
| Municipal District of Fairview | John & Heather Kerschbaumer |
| Municipal District of Wainwright | Ken & Doris Ford |
| Parkland County | Tony & Sue Kirkland & Hazel Dandeneau |
| Smoky Lake County | Barry, Frank & Emilee Feniak |
| Sturgeon County | Phillip & Norma Soetaert |
| Westlock County | Terry & Roseanna Sheehan |
| Woodlands County | Robin & Charlene Hagman |
About the BMO Farm Family Awards
Since its launch in 1969, farm families from northern and central Alberta communities have been recognized as the recipients of the BMO Farm Family Award. The Northern and Central Agricultural Service Boards select outstanding families who best represent values of the family farm within their rural community. The award honours both their farming business practices and community involvement. Winners receive a commemorative gate sign and are honoured at the BMO Farm Family Awards Gala.