The Board of the Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia proudly names an annual “Producer of the Year” award. This was started in 2015. The objective of the award is to annually recognize a Nova Scotia sheep producer for the outstanding contributions they make to the provincial sheep industry.
The award recipient will be selected by a committee based on the following criteria:
- Nominee must be a member of SPANS
- Nominator must be a member of SPANS
- Details of why the nominee should receive the award
- Details of innovative or special farm practices
- Details of environmental stewardship practices
- Promotion of industry development
- Farm appearance
To nominate a fellow producer, please complete the SPANS Producer of the Year Nomination Form
A visit for a list of previous Producer of the Year Winners