ODAFF - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food and Forestry
02/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/13/2026 11:05
Nomination window now open for Gov. Stitt’s 2026 Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is now accepting nominations for the Gov. Stitt's 2026 Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award.
The winner will be inducted into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame, which is the state's most prestigious agriculture award honoring distinguished Oklahoma agriculture producers. The Governor's Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture award honors leaders in the agriculture industry who exemplify personal values, performance and achievement.
The 2025 winner was John H. Pfeiffer Jr., a fourth-generation Oklahoma farmer and rancher who has ensured Oklahoma ranchers are at the forefront of the global beef industry through his advocacy and leadership. Pfeiffer Jr. became the 28th inductee into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame.
The nomination application is available HERE.
Nominations will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
The inductee will be honored with a recognition ceremony during Oklahoma Ag Day at the State Capitol on April 29, 2026.
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