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CWA Scholarships

Canadian Western Agribition offers scholarships and awards to provide financial support and incentive to students in order to pursue post secondary and graduate education.

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The Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) Scholarship program is intended to provide financial support and incentive to young people in order to pursue post-secondary and graduate education. The funding for the scholarship program is derived from a variety of CWA activities, as well as from recognized outside contributions. The number of scholarships awarded in any year is dependent upon the financial resources available to the program, and the number of qualified applications submitted.

Conditions

  • Applicants must be passionate about Agriculture and have participated in CWA. Participation in CWA includes, but is not limited to, all livestock classes, 4-H classes, and active trade exhibit participation.
  • The dollar value of each scholarship will be $2,500.
  • The applicant must be in their second or subsequent year in a program of at least two years duration.
    Current CWA Board members and staff as well as their siblings, children, and grandchildren are not eligible for the CWA Scholarship.
  • The scholarship shall be used at a recognized post-secondary and graduate educational institution.
  • No applicant is eligible for more than two CWA scholarship awards in his/her academic career.
  • Deadline for application is October 17.
  • Successful scholarship candidates will be contacted directly by CWA by November 15.
  • There is no age limit for the applicants.
  • Upon selection being made by CWA, $2,500 will be awarded upon proof of academic standing at the end of the first semester. This payment will be disbursed to the applicant’s educational institution.

Past Recipients

  • 2021 – Kaitlin Anderson, Megan Nicholas
  • 2022 – Jason Goudy, Mason Beck
  • 2023 – Adrian Byman, Matthew Charlton
  • 2024 – Caitlyn Spratt

The Barry Andrew Family Award program is intended to provide financial support and incentive to a student registered in an Agriculture program in order pursue post-secondary and graduate education. The funding for the award program was bequeathed by the late Barry Andrew. One award will be presented each year if qualified applicants are submitted. The award may not be granted every year.

Conditions

  • Applicants must be passionate about Agriculture and have participated in CWA. Participation in CWA includes, but is not limited to, all livestock classes, 4-H classes, and active trade exhibit participation.
  • Students must be enrolled in an Agriculture related program in a post-secondary educational institution.
  • The dollar value of each will be $1,500.
  • The applicant must be in their second or subsequent year in a program of at least two years duration.
  • The award shall be used at a recognized post-secondary and graduate educational institution.
  • No applicant is eligible for more than one Barry Andrew Family Award in his/her academic career.
  • Deadline for applications is October 17.
  • Successful candidates will be contacted directly by CWA by November 15.
  • There is no age limit for the applicants.
  • Upon selection being made by CWA, $1,500 will be awarded upon proof of academic standing at the end of the first semester. The payment will be disbursed to the applicant’s educational institution.

Past Recipients

  • 2021 – Cassidy Ross
  • 2022 – Justin Harcourt
  • 2023 – Kylie Berner
  • 2024 – Aivia Bieber

The William M Farley Memorial Award program is intended to provide financial support and incentive to a student in order to pursue post-secondary and graduate education. The funding for the award program was donated by Lillie R Farley. One award will be presented each year if qualified applicants are submitted. The award may not be awarded every year.

Conditions

  • Applicants must be passionate about Agriculture and have participated in CWA as a participant themselves or with their family. Participation in CWA includes, but is not limited to, all livestock classes, 4-H classes, and active trade exhibit participation. Students are also eligible if they have been registered volunteers for the show or if their parents have been registered volunteers.
  • Students must be enrolled in any academic program in a post-secondary educational institution.
  • The dollar value of each scholarship will be $1,500.
  • The applicant must be in their second or subsequent year in a program of at least two years duration.
  • The award shall be used at a recognized post-secondary and graduate educational institution.
  • No applicant is eligible for more than one William M Farley Memorial Award in his/her academic career.
  • Application deadline is October 17.
  • Successful candidates will be contacted directly by CWA by November 15.
  • There is no age limit for the applicants.
  • Upon selection being made by CWA, $1,500 will be awarded upon proof of academic standing at the end of the first semester. The payment will be disbursed to the applicant’s educational institution.

Past Recipients

  • 2021 – Kylee Dixon
  • 2022 – Keely Adams
  • 2023 – Julie Sharp
  • 2024 – Katherine Possberg

For more information on the CWA Scholarship Program or the application process, please contact Sherry Germaine at 306-565-0565 or sgermaine@agribition.com 

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CWA Awards

During the 40th show celebrations, one of the highlights was the unveiling of the Canadian Western Agribition Hall of Fame. The first inductee was the group of five men that signed the initial documents for the organization. Barry Andrew, Ken Halvorson, Gordon Hollinger, Bill Small, and Chris Sutter were recognized as a group.

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CWA Hall of Fame Inductees

  • 2010 Barry Andrew, Ken Halvorson, Gordon Hollinger, Bill Small, and Chris Sutter
  • 2011 Pat Fitzpatrick and John Willmott
  • 2012 Walt Brownary
  • 2013 George Harlton and Gordon Stephenson
  • 2014 Ward Mortenson and Jim Smalley
  • 2015 Ray Kneeland, Merle Thomason, and Marilyn Mountenay
  • 2016 Fred Bartolf, Shirley Rosso, and Grant Royan
  • 2017 Frank Linthicum
  • 2018 Colleen Sawyer, Edwin Freitag, Hubert Freitag
  • 2019 Doug Sauter, Ted and Mina Serhienko
  • 2023 Ted and Hilda Weins

The Jim Lewthwaite Memorial Award is designed to recognize the efforts of those who demonstrate a commitment to promoting Canadian Western Agribition internationally as a showcase for Canadian livestock genetics and agricultural technology.

Nominees must:

  • Be private and/or public sector individuals or organizations.
  • Have undertaken initiatives which enhance the international profile and presence of Canadian Western Agribition. This may be the result of a single initiative or a series of initiatives over a number of years. The scope of the international activities may be related to any component of Agribition, including livestock, education, technology or agri-food.
  • Agree to be nominated and agree to publicity.

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Past Recipients

  • 1991 Saskatchewan Simmental Association
  • 1992 Saskatchewan Hereford Association & Perry Wilkes
  • 1993 Robert Ballantyne
  • 1995 Peter and Pam Connet
  • 1996 Dr. Milos Menhart
  • 1998 Mariano Etcheverry, Argentina
  • 1999 Roger Birch, United Kingdom
  • 2000 Bob Prestage & Mel Sisson
  • 2001 Gary Smith & Kate Kolstad, Alta Exports International Ltd.
  • 2002 Duncan Porteous
  • 2003 Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
  • 2004 Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
  • 2005 Norma B. Dunn
  • 2006 Gordon Stephenson
  • 2010 Helge & Candace By
  • 2012 Herb McLane
  • 2013 Jim Barber
  • 2015 Brian Rossnagel
  • 2019 Roger Peters
  • 2023 Canadian Beef Breeds Council
  • 2024 Jetta & Henrik Anderson, Denmark

Instituted by a motion of the Canadian Western Agribition Board of Directors in 2002, the award was originally called the Canadian Western Agribition Builder Award. In 2003, the award was named in honour of and presented to Chris Sutter, the first Canadian Western Agribition President and one of the shows founding fathers. The Chris Sutter Award is awarded to individuals or companies that demonstrate exemplary contribution to the development of Canadian Western Agribition.

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Past Recipients

  • 2002 Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
  • 2003 Chris Sutter
  • 2004 Bill Farley
  • 2005 Bill Small
  • 2007 Barry Andrew
  • 2010 Province of Saskatchewan, City of Regina
  • 2011 John Willmott
  • 2015 Neil Jahnke
  • 2016 Thomas Lees
  • 2024 Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association

Starting in 2021 Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) and BMO Bank of Montreal are recognizing outstanding farm families throughout Saskatchewan. This award will recognize a select number of Saskatchewan farm families for the outstanding contributions made by farmers across the province and invites them to join us in celebration of them at Agribition in November.

The award honours both their farming business practices and community involvement.

*This award is no longer accepting recipients.

Past Recipients

  • 2021 – Bender Shorthorns, Leguee Farms, MacKenzie Farms, and Smith Ranch
  • 2022 – Benlock Farms Ltd., Four Winds Farm, Hummock Springs Ranch, and Willow Creek Ranch

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