The CEAs Operational Excellence Award will recognize a commercial CEA grower that consistently delivers quality products while distinguishing itself through innovation in production, technology, marketing, and overall strategy.  Judges will evaluate candidates based on their achievements in growing market share, sustaining product quality, and developing practices that set them apart in a competitive landscape.  

 WINNER:
BRIGHTFARMS

FINALISTS:

BrightFarms
Haven Greens
Planet Farms

The Product Innovation Award highlights the newest and most innovative products that solve critical industry challenges and drive customer value. Open to all industry manufacturer/suppliers, this award will celebrate products that demonstrate the forward-thinking, problem-solving spirit of the CEA industry. 

WINNER
Jiffy Gel by Jiffy Products

FINALISTS

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

There are those in our industry who explore the unexplored, who ask the questions that no one else has, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

The Trailblazer Award honors those who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo, and push research and CEA application into new arenas. 

In the years we give the Trailblazer Award, we will honor one person who has had a profound impact on CEA during their time in the industry.

The winner receives an All-Access Pass to Indoor Ag-Con and an invitation to the gala luncheon, with the winner to be recognized in a future issue of Inside Grower magazine.

We are proud to announce our winner, Dr Gene Giacomelli!