Agronomist of the Year Award
The Agronomist of the Year Award recognizes an agronomist from a CAAR member location who consistently exceeds expectations through dedication to their field and their agronomic knowledge. Agronomists are a key touch-point with the farmer community that help farmers grow the best crop that they can.
Current Agronomist of the Year
Taylor Heck
McEwen’s Fuels and Fertilizers
Past Recipients
2024
Dustin Brons
The Rack
2022
Rahul Patel
Pioneer Cooperative Unlimited
2020
Wendy McDonald
360 Ag Consulting
2019
Greg Hodgins
Holmes Agro
2018
Taralea Simpson
Shur-Gro Farm Services
2017
Barry Mankewich
GJ Chemical
2016
Laurie Manshreck
Shur-Gro Farm Services
2015
Troy Laforge
Rack Petroleum
2014
Duane Briand
Parkland Fertilizers
2013
Dan Owen Hudye
Hudye Soil Services
2012
Chris Nordal
Paterson Grain
2011
Wendy Schantz-Leeds
Sharpe’s Soil Services
Retailer of the Year Award
The Retailer of the Year Award recognizes a CAAR member location that has gone above and beyond in serving its customers. Some retail locations distinguish themselves through outstanding customer service, innovative business practices, and the use of new technologies to enhance operations.
Current Retailer of the Year
Grow Plan Fertilizers LTD
Past Recipients
2024
Prairie Soil Services
2022
Blair’s Family of Companies
2020
Parrish & Heimbecker – Moosomin
2019
Crop Management Network Inc
2018
South Country Co-op
2017
Redfern Farm Services
2016
Top Gro Agro Ltd.
2015
McEwen’s Fuels and Fertilizers
2014
GJ Chemical Co. Ltd.
2013
Hetland Seeds 1996 Ltd.
2012
Shur-Gro Farm Services
2011
Hudye Soil Services
2010
Sharpe’s Soil Services
2009
DynaAgra Corp.
2008
B&B Ag Services
2007
Cavalier Agrow Ltd.
Retailer Hall of Fame
The Retailer Hall of Fame award recognizes an individual from one member location who has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance and dedication over time.
Current Retailer Hall of Fame
Reg Olsen
Old Fertilizers & Agri Services Ltd
Past Recipients
2024
Stan Loewen
TerraLink Horticulture
2022
Garth McDonald
G -Mac AgTeam
2020
Jeff Holmes
Holmes Agro
2019
Dennis Bulani
Rack Petroleum
2018
Wayne Deschouwer
Agrium
2017
Pattie Ganske
Parkland Fertilizer
2016
Art Funk
Rolla Ag
2015
David Wendland
Wendland Ag
2014
David Jessiman
United Agri Products
2013
Bruce Schmaltz
DynaAgro Corp
2012
Ron Blair
Blair’s Fertilizer Ltd.
2011
Bob Whitelaw
Agrico Canada Ltd.
2010
Frank Orchard
Orchard Transport
2009
Ray Redfern
Redfern FarmServices
2008
Dean Clarke
Dean Clarke Agri Services
2007
Ron Helwer
Shur-Gro farm Services Ltd.
Supplier of the Year Award
The Supplier of the Year Award recognizes a CAAR supplier member who has gone above and beyond in 2025 to serve their customers and/or support CAAR as an industry association. This award honours the supplier who has stood out in the face of challenges and demonstrated excellence across various areas of their business.
Current Supplier of the Year
IRM – International Raw Materials Ltd
Past Recipients
2024
Craig Senchuk
HiTech Installations
Growing Connections Award
Introducing the Growing Connections Award, presented in partnership with CANTERRA SEEDS. This honour recognizes ag retailers who go above and beyond in supporting their farm customers and communities. Nominees embody the grit, dependability, resilience, and adaptability that defines agriculture.
Recipients will be celebrated for excellence in customer service, strong relationships, innovative initiatives, and meaningful community impact.
