{"id":13221,"date":"2025-10-23T13:17:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T13:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/?post_type=event&#038;p=13221"},"modified":"2026-03-03T13:30:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T13:30:08","slug":"wfa-awards","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/events\/wfa-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"WFA Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- .module.promo-cta: start -->\n<div class=\"module promo-cta theme-grey bg-fn-ModBgMidGreyTheme pt-40 md:pt-64 xl:pt-80 pb-40 md:pb-64 xl:pb-80 hidden show-small:block show-medium:block show-large:block relative overflow-hidden z-0\">\n    <div class=\"container relative z-20\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"rounded-10 z-20 relative pt-32 overflow-hidden pb-16 grid grid-cols-4 md:grid-cols-8 md:pr-0 md:py-0 gap-32 lg:grid-cols-12 \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-col col-span-4 md:col-span-6 md:col-start-2 lg:col-span-8 md:py-12 lg:col-start-3 text-center\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\"><\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description prose mb-12\" data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\" data-scroll-delay=\"500\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13226 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WFA-AWARDS-LOGO-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"975\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WFA-AWARDS-LOGO-2.png 975w, https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WFA-AWARDS-LOGO-2-800x267.png 800w, https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WFA-AWARDS-LOGO-2-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WFA-AWARDS-LOGO-2-60x20.png 60w, https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WFA-AWARDS-LOGO-2-58x19.png 58w, https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WFA-AWARDS-LOGO-2-40x13.png 40w, https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WFA-AWARDS-LOGO-2-400x133.png 400w, https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WFA-AWARDS-LOGO-2-120x40.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Celebrating impact and change across the food and agriculture industry<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-row justify-center gap-16\" data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\" data-scroll-delay=\"500\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- .module.promo-cta: end -->\n\n\n<!-- .module.text-image-combo: start -->\n<div  class=\"module text-image-combo bg-fn-ModBgDarkTheme pt-40 md:pt-64 xl:pt-80 pb-40 md:pb-64 xl:pb-80 hidden show-small:block show-medium:block show-large:block\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-col-reverse\tsm:grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-12 gap md:gap-x-40 lg:gap-x-64 xl:gap-x-88\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content space-y-default md:flex flex-col col-span-6 h-full justify-center  prose\" data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description flex flex-col gap-y text-white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c252e8b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c252e8b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1acac6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a1acac6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Welcome to the WFA: Awards 2026<\/h1>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86e5c4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86e5c4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The WFA Awards recognize outstanding individuals and initiatives that are making a difference in food and agriculture. These awards will celebrate the accomplishments of mentors, mentees, leaders, and impactful initiatives in the industry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Judged by our esteemed WFA Advisory Board, the winners were announced in Amsterdam at the WFA: Summit 2026.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-span-6 rounded overflow-hidden aspect-4\/3 embed-wrapper\"  data-scroll-class=\"expanaLongFadeInUp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Content-pieces-Cover-photos-4.png\" class=\"w-full h-full \" alt=\"WFA Awards image\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- .module.text-image-combo: end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- .module.introduction: start -->\n<div  class=\"module introduction theme-light pt-32 md:pt-48 xl:pt-56 pb-32 md:pb-48 xl:pb-56 hidden show-small:block show-medium:block show-large:block relative z-10\">\n\n\t<div class=\"container md:grid grid-cols-12\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"content col-span-12 md:col-span-8 \">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"h3\" data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\">Meet our 2026 winners!<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description mt prose\" data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\" data-scroll-delay=\"500\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW31184496 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31184496 BCX8\">The Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) Awards celebrated outstanding individuals and initiatives that are driving innovation, inclusion, and progress within the food and agriculture sector. With five <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31184496 BCX8\">awards (<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31184496 BCX8\">Mentee of the Year, Mentor of the Year, Leader of the Year, Initiative of the Year and Male Ally of the Year) the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31184496 BCX8\">ceremony<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31184496 BCX8\"> spotlighted those who are making a lasting impact on the industry and pushing the boundaries of gender equality and diversity. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"TextRun SCXW31184496 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31184496 BCX8\">Here\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31184496 BCX8\"> a closer look at the deserving winners who were recognized for their exceptional contributions:<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- .module.introduction: end -->\n\n\n<!-- .module.introduction: start -->\n<div  class=\"module introduction theme-light pt-0 pb-16 md:pb-20 xl:pb-24 hidden show-small:block show-medium:block show-large:block relative z-10\">\n\n\t<div class=\"container md:grid grid-cols-12\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"content col-span-12 md:col-span-8 \">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"h3\" data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\">WFA Mentorship Award categories<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- .module.introduction: end -->\n\n\n<!-- .module.multi-column-combo: start -->\n<div  class=\"module multi-column-combo theme-light bg-fn-ModBgLightTheme pt-0 pb-16 md:pb-20 xl:pb-24 hidden show-small:block show-medium:block show-large:block\">\n\t<div class=\"container\" data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\">\n\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap lg:gap-48\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-span-12 md:col-span-6\">\n\n  \n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.png\" class=\"rounded-10 mb-24 object-cover aspect-4\/3\" alt=\"WFA Awards image\" \/>  \n\n  \n\n  \n  \t\t<p class=\"label text-secondaryMidGreen font-bold font-labgMed mb-8\">\n    \tEbba Eriksson\t\t<\/p>\n  \n  \t\t<h3 class=\"h3\">\n\t\t\tMentee of the year\t\t<\/h3>\n  \n      <div class=\"prose pt-16 md:pt-20 xl:pt-24 pb-0\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-540283c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"540283c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>We\u2019re delighted to announce Ebba Eriksson as the WFA Mentee of the Year<\/p>\n<p>Ebba embraced the WFA mentorship programme with exceptional commitment, turning insight into action. Through her engagement, confidence, and dedication to personal growth, she has not only accelerated her own development but actively championed women in agriculture along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-12 md:col-span-6\">\n\n  \n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5.png\" class=\"rounded-10 mb-24 object-cover aspect-4\/3\" alt=\"WFA Awards image\" \/>  \n\n  \n\n  \n  \t\t<p class=\"label text-secondaryMidGreen font-bold font-labgMed mb-8\">\n    \tManoella Alves\t\t<\/p>\n  \n  \t\t<h3 class=\"h3\">\n\t\t\tMentor of the year\t\t<\/h3>\n  \n      <div class=\"prose pt-16 md:pt-20 xl:pt-24 pb-0\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93d2f55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93d2f55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>We\u2019re proud to celebrate Manoella Alves as the WFA Mentor of the Year<\/p>\n<p>Manoella\u2019s empathetic and empowering mentoring style has made a lasting impact. By guiding, listening, and encouraging rather than solving, she has helped others build confidence, grow professionally, and thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Her approach beautifully demonstrates the difference between managing and truly mentoring and the ripple effect it can have on careers and lives.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations, Manoella, and thank you for inspiring the next generation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  \n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- .module.multi-column-combo: end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- .module.promo-cta: start -->\n<div class=\"module promo-cta theme-light bg-fn-ModBgLightTheme pt-0 pb-40 md:pb-64 xl:pb-80 hidden show-small:block show-medium:block show-large:block relative overflow-hidden z-0\">\n    <div class=\"container relative z-20\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"overflow-hidden flex flex-col md:items-center lg:flex-row rounded-10 p-24 md:p-32 xl:p-48 gap-[48px] lg:gap-[76px] bg-coreLightGreen02\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-col gap md:flex-1 md:justify-center md:basis-2\/3\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sans\" data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\">Applications for the WFA Mentorship Program are now open! <\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description prose\" data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\" data-scroll-delay=\"500\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over 400 people from across the globe joined us in 2026 to support women wanting to grow their careers further within the food and agriculture sector. This year, we are opening our program to even more! From farmers to CEOs, Scientists to AgTech, everyone is welcome to help us shape the future for women. <b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can join us by either:<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"message-list_1750176155.951669\" class=\"c-virtual_list__item\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"listitem\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-qa=\"virtual-list-item\" data-item-key=\"1750176155.951669\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__background c-message_kit__background--hovered p-message_pane_message__message c-message_kit__message\" role=\"presentation\" data-qa=\"message_container\" data-qa-unprocessed=\"false\" data-qa-placeholder=\"false\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__hover c-message_kit__hover--hovered\" role=\"document\" aria-roledescription=\"message\" data-qa-hover=\"true\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__actions c-message_kit__actions--default\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter__right\" role=\"presentation\" data-qa=\"message_content\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\">\n<div class=\"c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\" data-qa=\"message-text\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer\" data-qa=\"block-kit-renderer\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\">\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_block\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Finding a mentor of any gender to help with your personal and professional development<\/b><br \/>\nor<br \/>\n<b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Becoming a mentor to support the next generation of female leaders in our industry<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"message-list_1750176184.112069\" class=\"c-virtual_list__item\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"listitem\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-qa=\"virtual-list-item\" data-item-key=\"1750176184.112069\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__background p-message_pane_message__message c-message_kit__message\" role=\"presentation\" data-qa=\"message_container\" data-qa-unprocessed=\"false\" data-qa-placeholder=\"false\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__hover\" role=\"document\" aria-roledescription=\"message\" data-qa-hover=\"true\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__actions c-message_kit__actions--default\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter__left\" role=\"presentation\" data-stringify-ignore=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By joining us for only one hour a month, you could help grow gender diversity across the food and agriculture industry!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-row items-start gap-16\" data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\" data-scroll-delay=\"500\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/wfa-initiative.com\/mentorship-program\/\" class=\"btn btn--filled transition-all border-2 rounded-100 font-labgMed leading-none flex justify-center items-center gap-x-12 px-24 py-16 bg-coreMidGreen text-white border-coreMidGreen hover:bg-coreMidGreenHover hover:border-coreMidGreenHover \" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Apply to join the 2026 cohort\">Apply to join the 2026 cohort<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"overflow-hidden shrink-0 rounded-10 h-auto md:flex-1 md:basis-1\/3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Alltech-Mentorship-Logo.png\" class=\"w-full object-cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Alltech-Mentorship-Logo.png 630w, https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Alltech-Mentorship-Logo-60x20.png 60w, https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Alltech-Mentorship-Logo-58x19.png 58w, https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Alltech-Mentorship-Logo-40x13.png 40w, https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Alltech-Mentorship-Logo-400x133.png 400w, https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Alltech-Mentorship-Logo-120x40.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- .module.promo-cta: end -->\n\n\n<!-- .module.introduction: start -->\n<div  class=\"module introduction theme-light pt-0 pb-16 md:pb-20 xl:pb-24 hidden show-small:block show-medium:block show-large:block relative z-10\">\n\n\t<div class=\"container md:grid grid-cols-12\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"content col-span-12 md:col-span-8 \">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"h3\" data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\">WFA Award categories<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- .module.introduction: end -->\n\n\n<!-- .module.multi-column-combo: start -->\n<div  class=\"module multi-column-combo theme-light bg-fn-ModBgLightTheme pt-0 pb-16 md:pb-20 xl:pb-24 hidden show-small:block show-medium:block show-large:block\">\n\t<div class=\"container\" data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\">\n\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap lg:gap-48\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-span-12 md:col-span-4\">\n\n  \n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2.png\" class=\"rounded mb-24 object-cover aspect-4\/3\" alt=\"WFA Awards image\" \/>  \n\n  \n\n  \n  \t\t<p class=\"label text-secondaryMidGreen font-bold font-labgMed mb-8\">\n    \tOluwaseyi Kehinde-Peters\t\t<\/p>\n  \n  \t\t<h3 class=\"h3\">\n\t\t\tLeader of the year\t\t<\/h3>\n  \n      <div class=\"prose pt-16 md:pt-20 xl:pt-24 pb-0\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-540283c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"540283c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>We are thrilled to announce Oluwaseyi Kehinde-Peters as WFA Leader of the Year.<\/p>\n<p>Oluwaseyi has shown powerful, purpose-driven leadership, founding initiatives that equip women in agriculture with vital skills and building digital platforms that strengthen rural communities. Her work consistently puts women first and delivers lasting, systemic change.<\/p>\n<p>She leads with vision, compassion, and unwavering commitment to equity. A truly inspiring leader.<\/p>\n<p>Huge congratulations on this outstanding achievement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-12 md:col-span-4\">\n\n  \n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3.png\" class=\"rounded mb-24 object-cover aspect-4\/3\" alt=\"WFA Awards image\" \/>  \n\n  \n\n  \n  \t\t<p class=\"label text-secondaryMidGreen font-bold font-labgMed mb-8\">\n    \tFarmstrong Scotland &#8211; Let&#039;s talk about menopause in Scottish Agriculture\t\t<\/p>\n  \n  \t\t<h3 class=\"h3\">\n\t\t\tInitiative of the year\t\t<\/h3>\n  \n      <div class=\"prose pt-16 md:pt-20 xl:pt-24 pb-0\">\n        <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93d2f55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93d2f55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>We\u2019re delighted to announce Farmstrong Scotland as the WFA Initiative of the Year\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Their Let\u2019s Talk About Menopause in Scottish Agriculture initiative has courageously opened up conversations around wellbeing, delivering clear, accessible communication and growing engagement across the country.<\/p>\n<p>With an inclusive and scalable approach, Farmstrong Scotland is driving meaningful change in agriculture and setting an inspiring example for the sector.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to the entire team on this powerful achievement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-12 md:col-span-4\">\n\n  \n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expanamarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4.png\" class=\"rounded mb-24 object-cover aspect-4\/3\" alt=\"WFA Awards image\" \/>  \n\n  \n\n  \n  \t\t<p class=\"label text-secondaryMidGreen font-bold font-labgMed mb-8\">\n    \tG\u00e9rald Huart\t\t<\/p>\n  \n  \t\t<h3 class=\"h3\">\n\t\t\tMale Ally of the Year\t\t<\/h3>\n  \n      <div class=\"prose pt-16 md:pt-20 xl:pt-24 pb-0\">\n        <p>We\u2019re proud to recognise G\u00e9rald Huart as WFA Male Ally of the Year \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n<p>G\u00e9rald has consistently championed fairness, meritocracy, and inclusion, leading with the One Team principle and advocating for underrepresented groups across the industry. While he couldn\u2019t attend in person, his impact speaks volumes.<\/p>\n<p>This recognition is richly deserved and highlights the vital role of male allies in driving meaningful change.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  \n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- .module.multi-column-combo: end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- .module.accordion: start -->\n<div  class=\"module accordion bg-fn-ModBgLightGreenTheme pt-32 md:pt-48 xl:pt-56 pb-32 md:pb-48 xl:pb-56 hidden show-small:block show-medium:block show-large:block\">\n\n\t<div class=\"container lg:grid lg:grid-cols-12 \">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"col-span-12 p-32 rounded-12 lg:p-48 bg-fn-ModBgLightGreenTheme\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-[27px] font-light leading-8 mb-24 md:text-[34px] md:leading-10 text-coreDarkGreen\" data-scroll-class=\"expanaFadeInUp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t2026 Award Categories\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion first:border-t border-b border-digitalDarkGrey20 text-coreDarkGreen block\" data-scroll-class=\"fadeIn\" data-scroll-delay=\"500\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"py-16 pr-16 md:py-24 cursor-pointer accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-md leading-6 font-labgMed flex justify-between\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWFA&#8217;s Mentor of the Year\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"toggle-icon *:size-[20px] flex items-center transition-transform\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"icon-chevron-down\" d=\"M12.0582 14.6383L19.4082 7.28828C19.6582 7.03828 19.9499 6.91745 20.2832 6.92578C20.6166 6.93411 20.9082 7.06328 21.1582 7.31328C21.4082 7.56328 21.5332 7.85495 21.5332 8.18828C21.5332 8.52161 21.4082 8.81328 21.1582 9.06328L13.4832 16.7633C13.2832 16.9633 13.0582 17.1133 12.8082 17.2133C12.5582 17.3133 12.3082 17.3633 12.0582 17.3633C11.8082 17.3633 11.5582 17.3133 11.3082 17.2133C11.0582 17.1133 10.8332 16.9633 10.6332 16.7633L2.93322 9.06328C2.68322 8.81328 2.56238 8.51745 2.57072 8.17578C2.57905 7.83412 2.70822 7.53828 2.95822 7.28828C3.20822 7.03828 3.49988 6.91328 3.83322 6.91328C4.16655 6.91328 4.45822 7.03828 4.70822 7.28828L12.0582 14.6383Z\" fill=\"currentcolor\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"overflow-hidden max-h-0 transition-all delay-100 duration-500 accordion-module-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pt-8 pb-24\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"*:leading-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e11d598 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e11d598\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82237646 BCX8\">Recognizing an individual who has <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82237646 BCX8\">demonstrated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82237646 BCX8\"> exceptional dedication and impact in mentoring others within the food and agriculture sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Criteria for Nomination:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commitment:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Demonstrates consistent and meaningful engagement with mentees.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Impact:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Clear evidence of positive influence on the mentee\u2019s career growth and personal development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advocacy:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and innovation in the sector.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion first:border-t border-b border-digitalDarkGrey20 text-coreDarkGreen block\" data-scroll-class=\"fadeIn\" data-scroll-delay=\"500\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"py-16 pr-16 md:py-24 cursor-pointer accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-md leading-6 font-labgMed 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data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engagement:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Actively seeks guidance and applies learnings from the mentorship program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Growth:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Demonstrates significant personal or professional development during the mentorship period.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contribution:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Actively contributes to the WFA community and the wider industry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Initiative:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Demonstrates leadership or proactive efforts inspired by their mentorship.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion first:border-t border-b border-digitalDarkGrey20 text-coreDarkGreen block\" data-scroll-class=\"fadeIn\" data-scroll-delay=\"500\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"py-16 pr-16 md:py-24 cursor-pointer accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-md leading-6 font-labgMed flex justify-between\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWFA&#8217;s Leader of the Year\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"toggle-icon *:size-[20px] flex items-center transition-transform\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"icon-chevron-down\" d=\"M12.0582 14.6383L19.4082 7.28828C19.6582 7.03828 19.9499 6.91745 20.2832 6.92578C20.6166 6.93411 20.9082 7.06328 21.1582 7.31328C21.4082 7.56328 21.5332 7.85495 21.5332 8.18828C21.5332 8.52161 21.4082 8.81328 21.1582 9.06328L13.4832 16.7633C13.2832 16.9633 13.0582 17.1133 12.8082 17.2133C12.5582 17.3133 12.3082 17.3633 12.0582 17.3633C11.8082 17.3633 11.5582 17.3133 11.3082 17.2133C11.0582 17.1133 10.8332 16.9633 10.6332 16.7633L2.93322 9.06328C2.68322 8.81328 2.56238 8.51745 2.57072 8.17578C2.57905 7.83412 2.70822 7.53828 2.95822 7.28828C3.20822 7.03828 3.49988 6.91328 3.83322 6.91328C4.16655 6.91328 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This award will <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">honor a leader who has championed diversity, inclusion, and innovation within their organization or the broader food and agriculture sector.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Criteria for Nomination:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leadership Impact:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Demonstrates outstanding leadership and measurable results in fostering an inclusive culture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advocacy:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Actively supports women and underrepresented groups in food and agriculture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Innovation:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Implements creative strategies to solve industry challenges.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Community Contribution:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Engages in initiatives or programs that benefit the broader industry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion first:border-t border-b border-digitalDarkGrey20 text-coreDarkGreen block\" data-scroll-class=\"fadeIn\" data-scroll-delay=\"500\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"py-16 pr-16 md:py-24 cursor-pointer accordion-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-md leading-6 font-labgMed flex justify-between\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWFA&#8217;s Initiative of the Year \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"toggle-icon *:size-[20px] flex items-center transition-transform\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\">\n\t<path 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