Nominate an Outstanding BC Farmers’ Market Manager!

Every year, BC Farmers’ Markets honours market managers that bring communities together, connect people with local food and artisans, and create thriving spaces for farmers, makers, and shoppers. Winners will be celebrated at the BC Farmers’ Markets Awards on March 7, 2026 during the BC Farmers' Market Conference.

Who is Eligible?
Market managers of BC Farmers' Markets member markets. Nominees are not eligible to win the same award two years in a row.

Last year's winner: Leah Stoltz – Haney Farmers’ Market

Criteria for Selection:

Market manager nominations will be reviewed for the following:
  • Exemplifies the highest level of achievement in connecting farmers, vendors and community members by creating and maintaining a safe market atmosphere that celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of the community and the bounty of its fresh, locally grown food, and artisan products
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the BC Farmers' Markets make, bake, grow philosophy
  • Exemplifies sound and innovative business and people management practices; seeks out and develops strong community partnerships that are mutually beneficial
  • Represents leadership in the farmers’ market sector in British Columbia and actively works to promote and support sustainable agriculture, small farms and farmers, and small business and entrepreneurs through farmers' markets
Selection Process:
Nominees will be evaluated by a panel of BC farmers' market collaborators.

Who May Nominate:
Nominations may be submitted by the public, vendors, or the farmers' market organization.

Nomination Deadline:
Sunday, December 14th, 2025 at 11:59pm.

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* 1. Who Are Your Nominating?

For questions 2-4 below, we will ask questions specific to the criteria for this nomination. We suggest between 150-250 words per response.

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* 2. Excellence in Management & Leadership
Describe the market manager's achievements and innovations as a market manager. Give some examples of how they demonstrate sound business and people management practices, and a commitment to the BC Farmers' Markets make, bake, grow philosophy.

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* 3. Special Events and Activations
How does the market manager celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of the local community? Give specific examples of special events or programs that  connect vendors and farmers to consumers or improve the farmers' market overall.

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* 4. Marketing & Promotions Initiatives
How does the market manager connect and promote the farmers' market to consumers and the community? Give examples of how the nominee markets/promotes the farmers' market and its programs either online or offline through outreach, collaboration and/or communications channels (newsletters, social media, press releases, etc.).

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* 5. Anything Else?
Please detail below anything else you would like to add that was not covered above. This could include, but is not limited to further involvement in the local or province-wide farmers' market sector and sustainable agricultural community. Where appropriate, please provide specific examples.

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* 6. Your Details

Thank you for your nomination. Good luck to your nominee!

If you have any questions, please contact us:
info@bcfarmersmarket.org
604-734-9797

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