–Indoor Ag-Con and Inside Grower magazine are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2nd annual CEAs – Cultivating Excellence Awards, a program honoring excellence, innovation, and leadership within the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector.

Celebrating outstanding achievement across three categories—Operational Excellence, Product Innovation, and the newly added Trailblazer Award—The CEAs spotlight growers, innovators, and individuals who are shaping the future of indoor agriculture.

The 2026 CEAs will be presented during a special gala luncheon on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the 13th annual edition of Indoor Ag-Con, held at the Westgate Las Vegas. Winners in each category will be announced live during the event.

2026 Finalists:

Operational Excellence Award

Recognizing a commercial CEA grower that consistently delivers quality products while distinguishing itself through innovation in production, technology, marketing, and overall strategy.

• BrightFarms
• Haven Greens
• Planet Farms

Product Innovation Award

Honoring a breakthrough product that addresses critical industry challenges and delivers exceptional value for CEA customers.

• Jiffy Group – Jiffy Gel
• Voltiris – Energy & Crops, Without Compromise Solar Modules
• Zayndu – Activated Air™ On-Site Seed Priming System

Trailblazer Award

Honoring an individual whose vision, leadership, and impact have meaningfully advanced the CEA industry.  The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony.

“It’s inspiring to see the range of thoughtful innovation reflected in this year’s finalists,” said Brian Sullivan, CEO of Indoor Ag-Con. “The CEAs offer a chance to acknowledge the people and companies making a real impact in CEA, and we’re pleased to team up with Inside Grower magazine to celebrate and recognize their work at the 2026 event.”

“Inside Grower is proud to partner with Indoor Ag-Con to shine a spotlight on the innovators elevating controlled environment agriculture,” said Paul Black, Publisher, Inside Grower. “With the addition of the new Trailblazer Award, we’re excited to honor a true leader whose long-term contributions have helped shape the industry into what it is today.”

All Indoor Ag-Con 2026 Full Access Pass Holders are invited to attend The CEAs Gala Luncheon on Wednesday, February 11, from 12:00–1:00 PM.

For more information on The CEAs and to register for Indoor Ag-Con, visit www.indoor.ag

ABOUT INDOOR AG-CON

Founded in 2013, Indoor Ag-Con has emerged as the largest trade show and conference for vertical farming | greenhouse | controlled environment agriculture. The event brings together industry professionals from across the globe to explore the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in the CEA sector. Its events are crop-agnostic and touch all sectors of the business, covering produce, legal cannabis | hemp, alternate protein and non-food crops. More information, visit www.indoor.ag

ABOUT INSIDE GROWER

Part of Ball Publishing’s family of media brands, Inside Grower is a leading publication serving the controlled environment agriculture industry. The magazine delivers in-depth production guidance, crop-specific insights, market intelligence, and timely reporting to help CEA operations thrive. More information: www.insidegrower.com