Since 1985, women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture have been honored with the “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award.
This award, sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in conjunction with the Florida State Fair Authority, is presented to the recipient during the Florida State Fair in Tampa.
Recipients of the “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award have come from all parts of the industry, including cattle, vegetables, timber, citrus, row crops, equine, horticulture, aquaculture, tropical fruits, sugar cane, dairy, agricultural journalism, and agricultural education and outreach.
In 2001, the award program was enhanced to help heighten awareness about the women who have helped make Florida agriculture into the important industry that it is today. Since then, a documentary video about each new recipient has been shown during the award ceremony, and a booklet outlining her contributions to agriculture has been distributed to those in attendance.
Fill out a nomination form for the Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award.
Nominations will be accepted January 1–March 1.
Award Recipients
2025
- Recipient/Bio: Reba Y. Mazak
- Brochure:
Reba Y. Mazak Brochure
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3.9 MB
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- Video: Reba Y. Mazak Video
2024
- Recipient/Bio: Sandy L. Moore
- Brochure:
Sandy L. Moore Brochure
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3.5 MB
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- Video: Sandy L. Moore Video
2023
- Recipient/Bio: Dr. Saundra TenBroeck
- Brochure:
Dr. Saundra TenBroeck Brochure
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6.7 MB
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- Video: Dr. Saundra TenBroeck Video
2022
- Recipient/Bio: Madeline Mellinger
- Video: Madeline Mellinger Video
2021
- Recipient/Bio: Angela TenBroeck
- Brochure:
Angela TenBroeck Brochure
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3.2 MB
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- Video: Angela TenBroeck Video
