Each year, the Center for Rural Affairs honors special people and partners who are building strong and welcoming rural communities. Through the stories below, we are proud and grateful to share glimpses of how they are contributing to the future of their communities and a brighter rural future for us all.
About the awards
The Seventh Generation Award is a lifetime service award presented to an individual or individuals who have made major contributions in improving rural life and protecting our land and water.
The Citizenship Award is given to an individual or individuals who actively participate in the civic process for creating public policy, and who work closely with the Center to advance public policies that strengthen family farms, ranches, and rural communities.
The George Norris Policymaker Award is given to a policymaker who employs bipartisanship, compromise, and consensus to improve policy outcomes for family farms and rural communities.
The Rural Community Champion Award is bestowed to a person or persons who work with the Center make extraordinary contributions in building community engagement within their own communities. People who receive this award provide a model for innovation, stewardship, or community development.
The Entrepreneur Award recognizes entrepreneurs who have received Center services and achieved remarkable success in business while demonstrating the values of innovation, community leadership, and social responsibility.
The Partner Award is presented to an individual or organization that best exemplifies partnership to the Center. This person or organization has demonstrated outstanding support to the Center and exceptional dedication to either community or economic development.
Year-by-year
Reyna Sibrian, Blanca González, and Joaquina Rojas
Bambino’s Daycare, South Sioux City, Nebraska
2022 ● Entrepreneur Award
