The Agribusiness Committee of the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominations of individuals who have a strong agriculture leadership background. The committee is asking for help in identifying individuals who deserve to be recognized for their leadership in agriculture.

This Waseca County Distinguished Agricultural Leadership Award recognizes and honors distinguished individuals who have dedicated their life to the advancement of agriculture. These individuals have shown a commitment to outstanding leadership with their significant contributions to the community and the advancement of the agriculture industry in the Waseca County area.

There are three categories for the Award: Active – under 75 years of age (on Sept. 30); Senior Active - 75 years of age or above; and Posthumous. This award will be given to recognize individuals from Waseca County who have demonstrated strong leadership qualities in agriculture. These awards will be recognized at the Waseca Area Chamber’s Community Awards event in January and Farm & City Luncheon in March.

Nomination forms are due at the Chamber office no later than September 30, 2015. Nomination forms can be found on www.wasecachamber.com. For questions please contact 507-835-3260.