ASA Seeks Nominations for Annual Soy Recognition Awards

The American Soybean Association is recognizing exceptional soy volunteers and leaders and requests your help with candidate nominations. During the 2027 Commodity Classic, individuals will be recognized and honored for state association volunteerism, distinguished leadership achievements, and long-term, significant contributions to the soybean industry. The nomination period is open through Oct. 26. 2026.

ASA Recognition Awards categories include:

Outstanding State Volunteer Award: Recognizes the dedication and contributions of individuals who have given at least three years of volunteer service in any area of their state soybean association's operation.

ASA Distinguished Leadership Award: Visionary leadership within ASA or a state soybean association is recognized by this award, which is presented to either a soybean grower-leader or association staff leader with at least five years of leadership service.

ASA Pinnacle Award: An industry-wide recognition of those individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of contribution and lifetime leadership within the soybean family and industry.

For more information and to submit nominations, click here.

All nominations must be received online no later than Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Nominations by telephone, email, or other means will not be accepted. A judging committee will make final selections. Awards will be presented to the winners at the 2027 Commodity Classic in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Application Tips

• Don't hold back on listing a nominee's accomplishments. Let the judges know all of the things the nominee has accomplished over the years.

• It may be helpful to list the accomplishments out like they are bullet points on a resume.

• Be as specific as possible when talking about the nominee's accomplishments.

• Focus on measurable results that showcase the nominee's contributions to the association(s) and soybean industry (as is relevant to their specific award nomination).

2027 ASA Recognition Awards Links:

• 2027 ASA Pinnacle Nomination

• 2027 ASA Distinguished Leadership Nomination

• 2027 ASA Outstanding State Volunteer Nomination