Outstanding Agricultural
​Mentor Award

The Outstanding Agricultural Mentor Award recognizes people in agriculture who have been positive mentors and role models for people in agricultural fields, especially women. Now celebrating more than 15 years of recognizing outstanding mentors, we hope to identify mentors that are an integral part of the  development of our agricultural leaders.

Anyone may nominate a mentor to receive the award. You do not have to be in a formal mentoring program to make a nomination. Mentors may be of any age or gender identity and need to have influenced someone in the field of agriculture. ​​The Outstanding Agricultural Mentor Awards will be presented during the luncheon portion of the annual Women's Agricultural Leadership Conference in April at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

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Nominate a Mentor

Stay tuned for the 2027 Outstanding Agricultural Mentor Award applications. Nominations will open in early February 2027. Anyone may nominate a mentor to receive this award. You do not have to be in a formal mentoring program to make a nomination. Winners will be formally recognized at the annual Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference in spring.

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Past Outstanding Agricultural Mentor Award Recipients

Val Aarsvold
Carol Abrahamzon
Leah Addington
Jan Albrecht
Susan Anderson
Jim Boerboom
Dr. Michael Boland
Dawn Boomgaarden
Mary Buschette
Tim Claus
Dr. Dale Dahl
Steve Dille
Pam & Ed Dittbrenner
Shirley Doering
Sarah Dornink
Jamie Dreher
Yvonne Erickson
Terri Fast
Annette & Kay Fernholz
Amy Gales
Claudine Goodrich
Brad Greiman
​​Dr. Joleen Hadrich

Mary Hanks
Margaret Hart
Linda Hodorff
Gene Hugoson
Paul Hugunin
Jerry & Linda Jennissen
Betsy Jensen
LaTonya Keaton
Robin Kinney
Meri Kosman
Dr. Kristin Kovar
Emily Krekelberg
​Joel Larsen
Marie LeFebvre
Kim Lippert
Lindsey Loken
Dr. Will Marsh
Dr. Krishona Martinson
Robert Marzolf
Monica McConkey
​Sue McCrum
Sheryl Meshke
Becky Meyer

​Michael Miron
​Bruce & Cheryl Mohn
Former Lt. Gov. Carol Molnau
Doris Mold
Heather Moore
Natasha Mortenson
Sherry Newell-Opitz
Melissa Norby
Mary Ellen Otremba
Barb Overlie
Barb Piehl
Steve Pooch
Rep. Jeanne Poppe
Bernie Quist
Lavyne Rada
Juanita Reed-Boniface
Jill Resler
Amber Ritterman
Amy Robak
Kathleen Roberts
​Karin Schaefer
Brad Schloesser
Kris Schmitt

​Dr. Michael Schmidt
​Sam Schwoeppe
​​Rel Seykora
Yvonne Simon
Janelle Skibicki
Dr. Amy Smith
Jim Stordahl
Dr. Rebecca Swenson
Katie Tangen
Linda Tank
Julie Tesch
Kristine Thompson
Juleah Tolosky
Tamia Trulson
Pam Uhlenkamp
Donna Ulseth
Dan VonBank
Susan VonBank
Cliff Vrieze
Don Wick
Stephanie Wohlhuter
Louise Worm
Pat Yeagle