Call for Nominations for OTA's Organic Leadership Awards 2010

Who comes to mind when you think of leadership in the organic industry? The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is currently seeking nominations for its 2010 Organic Leadership Awards. Established in 1997, OTA's Organic Leadership Awards are the association's highest honor, bestowed on individuals who have made significant contributions to the organic industry.

Do you know someone who has Demonstrated skill, innovation, personal commitment, leadership and vision to grow organic agriculture or the organic industry?

Achieved identifiable and lasting changes to promote and protect organic agriculture and trade?

Inspired and persuaded others to act to advance the cause of organic agriculture and trade?

OTA is currently seeking nominations for its 2010 Organic Leadership Awards in two categories- Organic Leadership Award (Achievement in Growing the Organic Industry) and Organic Farming Leadership Award (Achievement in Growing Organic Agriculture). The OTA Board of Directors' Community Relations Committee serves as the review committee for this award.

Please consider whether you know a candidate for an OTA Organic Leadership Award and submit a nomination if you do. Nominations are due by Friday March 19. You do not have to be an OTA member to nominate for, or receive, a 2010 OTA Organic Leadership Award. The awards will be presented during OTA's Annual Dinner in Chicago during the All Things Organic™ Conference and Trade Show, June 16-17.

You may view a list of past award recipients, review the 2010 selection criteria, and download nomination forms on OTA's web site.