OUR AWARDS   

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 2004 National Honours for Rural Ramble!  

  2004 CANADIAN AGRI-FOOD AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS ANNOUNCED

TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2004 – Dedication, leadership and outstanding achievements in the agriculture and agri-food industry were honoured today with the presentation of the 2004 Canadian Agri-Food Awards of Excellence. 
 
The awards were presented at a special luncheon hosted by Michael Belcourt, President and Chairman of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF), whose organization co-sponsors the annual awards program with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Mr. Paul Steckle, MP for Huron-Bruce, represented Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Andy Mitchell, at the event. 
 
The awards recognize achievement in five categories: environmental stewardship, agricultural awareness and education, innovation, voluntarism, and agri-food export. These areas are key to the success and growth of the agriculture sector in Canada. 
 
"The Royal has been the premier public forum for recognizing the best in Canadian agriculture," said Mr. Belcourt. "It is truly a pleasure to celebrate these shining stars in Canadian agri-food excellence in the heart of the biggest city in Canada." 
 
"These outstanding Canadians truly exemplify why Canada is a world leader in the agriculture and agri-food industry," said Mr. Steckle. "They are making tremendous contributions to the growth of the sector, and I would like to congratulate them for their outstanding achievement."  
 
Following the luncheon, Mr. Steckle and Mr. Belcourt unveiled an exhibit honouring the winners at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada exhibit at The Royal. 

The 2004 award recipients are:  

Environmental Stewardship – Club-Conseils agroenvironnemental du Nord-ouest from Edmundston, New Brunswick  

Agricultural Awareness and Education – Rural Ramble Farm Tour from Northumberland County, Ontario  

Innovation – Trafalgar Brewing Company Ltd. From Oakville, Ontario  

Voluntarism – Carl and Evelyn Palmer from Aylesford, Nova Scotia  

Export – Saxby Foods Ltd from Edmonton, Alberta and Destination Products International from Mississauga, Ontario  

Released by:  
Media Relations  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada  Ottawa  
(613) 759-7972  

  "The annual Rural Ramble Farm Tour is not only one of the largest and best agri-tourism events in Ontario, it is also an excellent example of people working together to build Ontario's agri-food industry."

Hon. Steve Peters 
Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Food, Sept 2000 

"No small feat for our little committee!"