Purpose: To honor individuals who have made contributions above and beyond the normal call of duty to advance the interests of Washington State raspberry growers.

Eligibility: Growers, packers, marketers, researchers and agronomists that have stood out as making a long-term significant investment into the future of the raspberry industry.

Process:

• Past award winner(s) select the recipient of the award. Families of posthumous award winners will be consulted. 
• Award is presented at the Small Fruit Conference.
• Award includes an individual plaque.
• Award winners will be recognized on a plaque located in the WRRC office.

Industry Plaque

Raspberry farms are built on the contributions of many outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the raspberry industry. The WRRC annually honors the following as one of these contributors: