RHD Rural Impact Awards Program Nomination Form

Help us celebrate excellence across rural America. Tell us about businesses, individuals, and organizations that are making an impact. Please provide any additional pertinent information where applicable such as your nominees hometown or state.
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People Awards - Please provide names and if possible, the hometown of your nominee.

Recognizing an individual who has made an outstanding impact on their rural community or industry.
Honoring a teacher, mentor, or educator making a difference in rural schools or communities.
Acknowledging a family whose contributions have significantly impacted rural life.
For individuals promoting the rural lifestyle through social media, blogs, podcasts, or other related platforms.
Recognizing a physician dedicated to improving healthcare access and quality in rural areas.
Honoring a journalist or media professional shining a spotlight on rural stories.
Celebrating photographers capturing the beauty, challenges, and triumphs of rural life.
Honoring an exemplary ranch excelling in management, sustainability, or innovation.
Highlighting exceptional work in crop farming, from row crops to specialty crops.
Honoring a legal professional providing exceptional service and advocacy for agricultural and rural communities.
Celebrating a skilled auctioneer excelling in livestock, equipment, or rural property auctions and demonstrating professionalism and community impact.

Business & Industry Awards

Honoring a business leader whose enterprise has significantly impacted a rural community.
Highlighting excellence in environmentally friendly and sustainable agriculture practices.
Celebrating businesses bringing locally sourced rural products to the table.
Honoring exceptional customer service and support in the feed industry.
Recognizing innovative products or services within the feed sector.
Celebrating a retailer excelling in providing rural and Western-style apparel.
Honoring a clinic providing exceptional care to livestock and pets in rural areas.
Recognizing excellence in livestock trading and market operations.
Honoring a standout steakhouse showcasing rural pride through its menu and hospitality.
Celebrating rural America’s best barbecue spot.
Recognizing a rural venue excelling in hospitality and service for community events.
Highlighting an outstanding rural restaurant serving Mexican cuisine.
Honoring a podcast that effectively tells stories or shares insights about rural life and agriculture.
Celebrating artisans who create exceptional handcrafted items reflecting rural or Western culture.
Recognizing outstanding contributions in livestock breeding and genetics services.
Honoring a publication excelling in covering rural topics and issues.
Celebrating a real estate professional making an impact in rural property sales or development.
Recognizing excellence in rural construction, from barns and homes to community projects that enhance rural life.
Celebrating a standout rural boutique offering unique and high-quality goods that reflect rural charm and character.
Honoring a cooperative that excels in supporting rural producers and promoting collaboration for mutual success.

Community & Culture Awards

Honoring efforts to improve health and wellness in rural areas.
Recognizing efforts to preserve rural traditions, history, and culture.
Highlighting an artist, writer, or filmmaker capturing the spirit of rural life.
Honoring an exceptional rural fair that showcases community spirit.
Celebrating a rural festival that promotes culture, agriculture, or community.
Highlighting a market excelling in connecting farmers to consumers.
Recognizing an outstanding chapter making a difference in their school and community.
Honoring a club excelling in youth development and community contributions.
Recognizing an exceptional conference advancing knowledge and networking in agriculture, ranching, or rural development.
Highlighting an organization making a significant impact through advocacy, education, or support for rural and agricultural communities.
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