2026 ESA Nominations Open
Nominations for the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award are now open! This award is an opportunity to recognize peers who demonstrate exceptional environmental practices and to showcase the great work of Alberta’s cattle producers to all Albertans.
The deadline for submissions is March 15, 2026, and because the application process is detailed, early preparation is strongly encouraged.
Celebrating commitment to environmental stewardship in cattle production
Presented annually, the Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) goes to a cattle producer or operation that best exemplifies environmentally sustainable cattle production. Alberta cattle producers nominate their peers for this award, which has become one of the most prestigious in the industry. A panel of representatives from conservation and agriculture assess the candidates, examining the stewardship goals and activities of the nominees including land management, water quality, wildlife, animal welfare and leadership activities in the community related to stewardship.
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