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SOAR Award Nomination Period Now Open

Posted on June 19, 2023August 7, 2023 — Hannah Ross

UPDATE: the nomination period is now closed for 2023. Thank you for your submissions!

The IR-4 Project is now accepting nominations for the 2023 SOAR Award. This award honors external partners who exemplify the areas of Service, Outreach, Altruism and Research, while supporting specialty crop growers and the mission of IR-4. If you know someone who demonstrates excellence in these areas, we encourage you to nominate them for this award. Anyone involved with IR-4 can be nominated, except for Project Management Committee members or full-time staff.

To learn more about the SOAR Award and other awards given by IR-4, visit our Awards web page.

Posted in NewsTagged 2023, awards, SOAR, The IR-4 Project
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      • Regional Field Coordinators
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    • Outreach
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  • Food Crops
    • Biopesticide Regulatory Support Program
    • Crop Grouping
    • International Programs
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  • Environmental Horticulture
  • Events & Training
  • Stakeholder Resources
    • Database: Food Crops
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    • Upload Files
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