The Portage la Prairie & District Chamber are looking for nominations for their Excellence In Agriculture Awards, as well as their Outstanding Farm Family of the Year.

Executive Director Cindy McDonald says after having to miss 2021's awards, they're keen on having this year's edition take place in person. The awards will be held on February 26, with a tentative fallback date of March 26.

"We are really excited to celebrate that this year at our evening of excellence in agriculture," explains McDonald. "We've invited all the past farm families to join us."

She says the awards being presented include the Agri Business of the Year, Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture, Youth "Ag"vocate of the Year, and, as mentioned before, the Outstanding Farm Family of the Year.

"This industry is a very tough industry, they've had a very tough couple of years and we really want to celebrate (the nominees)," explains McDonald. "So, if you know anybody that is a local champion in agriculture, please please nominate them."

The deadline for nominations is February 4. To learn more or to nominate someone, email info@portagedistrictchamber.com.