2026 The Outstanding Young Farmer Award Nomination Form

The McLean County Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Council invites you to nominate a candidate for the 2026 Agriculture Awards. Winners will be recognized at the 2026 Agriculture Awards Dinner to be held on November 19, 2026.

Recognizes a young farmer 40 and under who has been actively involved in civic and community affairs in an effort to promote and improve agriculture. This award is considered by the Ag Council.

Nominations will be accepted until September 28, 2026.

For questions or concerns regarding nominations, please contact the Chamber at chamber@mcleancochamber.org.

Fields marked with an * are required.

Nominator Information
Please complete this information in case additional information is required or for introductions of the nominee. Please be prepared to introduce your nominee during the Agriculture Awards Dinner on November 19, 2026.

Nominator Name *

Nominator Email *

Nominator Phone Number *

Nominator Relationship to Nominee *

I have received permission to nominate this individual. *

Nominee Information

Nominee Name *

Farm/Company/School *

Nominee Address *

Nominee Email *

Nominee Phone Number *

Dedication to Agriculture Industry & Contributions to McLean County Agriculture *

Please describe in detail for the nomination committee what makes this person deserving of the award? Please include a description of the individual's dedication to the agriculture industry and their contributions for McLean County agriculture.(250 words or less)

Please verify that you have checked the “I'm not a robot” checkbox.