Young Producer Award
 

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The Milk Business Young Producer Award will be given to a producer 35 years of age or younger as of August 1, 2026, who excels in their operation and is a strong advocate for the dairy industry through their involvement in the community, trade organizations, and industry events. Any producer who gets at least half of their income from farming and farm-related ventures may apply. Winners agree to be recognized in articles published in Milk Business Quarterly magazine and online.

Prizes can include:

- A trip for two to attend the 2026 MILK Business Conference (December 7-9, Scottsdale, Arizona)
- Partial Travel Reimbursement
- MILK Business Conference Registration
- Hotel for up to four nights

Leader in Technology Award

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The Milk Business Leader in Technology Award will be given to a farm that focuses on the implementation of technology to improve dairy operations in terms of ROI, labor, time management, etc. Technology can be anything on the farm -- nutrient management, animal ID, milking operations, labor, genetics, commodity barn management, etc. Any producer that gets at least half of their income from farming and farm-related ventures may apply. Winners agree to be recognized in articles published in Milk Business Quarterly magazine and online.

Prizes can include:

- A trip for two to attend the 2026 MILK Business Conference (December 7-9, Scottsdale, Arizona)
- Partial Travel Reimbursement
- MILK Business Conference Registration
- Hotel for up to four nights

Employee Excellence Award

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The Milk Business Employee Excellence Award is given to a top dairy employee nominated by their employer who represents excellence in supporting the dairy through their job role. This award will recognize key employees within the dairy operation who are vital to the success of the dairy. Positions to emphasize should include milkers, feed operations employees, calf management employees, etc.

Prizes can include:

- A trip for two to attend the 2026 MILK Business Conference (December 7-9, Scottsdale, Arizona)
- Partial Travel Reimbursement
- MILK Business Conference Registration
- Hotel for up to four nights

2023 Award Winners