Outstanding in the Field Award

​BRWI's Outstanding in the Field Award recognizes someone who has made significant contributions to the regional agricultural community.​​

AWARD DETAILS:
Such contributions may include, but are not limited to, promoting local foods, improving farm profitability and sustainability, proliferating home gardening and/or food sovereignty, or otherwise contributing to local agriculture.

Eligibility is not limited to those earning part or all of their income from agricultural production, but should otherwise fit the spirit of the award.

Nominees must reside in Watauga County or make contributions that significantly impact Watauga County.

The award is usually announced and presented at Watauga County's Farm City Banquet each fall. 

AWARD WINNERS

Previous Recipients:

2024 - Brittany Robinson

2023 - Tammy Haley

2022 - Carol Coulter

2021 - No award given, Farm City cancelled

2020 - Julia McIntyre

2019 - Holly Whitesides

2018 - Jessica Miller

2017 - Debbie Bauer

2016 - VJ Bost

2015 - Melinda Brown

2014 - Susan Preston Owen

2013 - Amy Galloway

2012 - Amy Fiedler

2011 - Mary Boyer

2010 - Nancy Moretz & Jane Campbell

2009 - Lee Rankin

2008 - Helen Moretz

2007 - Sarah Grim

2006 - Kirby Maram

2005 - Janet Mahala