Dec 18, 2024

2024 Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award winners honored

This year’s class of the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award winners has been honored.

The Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Award Class of 2024 was recognized during a Dec. 10 reception at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Award recipients were honored on the GLEXPO’s Valent Trade Show stage. Vegetable Growers News pays tribute to the hard work of the newest class of 40 Under 40 winners.

The annual Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under Forty awards program celebrates individuals who are the next generation of leaders. Award recipients represent the best in the industry.

The recipients were selected because they are truly making positive marks in the fruit and vegetable industry.

For photos and bios of the 40 fruit and vegetable industry honorees, see our online special section on the program.

Read the special report here. 

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2025 CLASS

Honor the next generation of leaders through the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Awards by submitting an individual making a mark in the industry. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 class.

In its 10th year, the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Awards will honor 40 outstanding individuals making their marks in the industry. Nominations are encouraged from all segments of the industry: men and women who are demonstrating involvement, innovation and commitment.

The 40 young professionals chosen will represent the best in the industry.

The awards are free to enter and self-nominations are also accepted.

Criteria

• Under the age of 40 (as of June 10, 2025)
• Currently employed within the fruit + vegetable industry
• Demonstrates leadership qualities
• Strives to propel the industry forward through involvement and innovation

Eligible Candidates

• Growers
• Farm marketers
• Shippers/packers
• Extension agents
• Researchers
• Crop Consultants/advisors
• Manufacturers/suppliers
• Processors
• Trade Show management
• Association leaders
• Government agencies

Individuals previously nominated, but who did not make the final 40, can be nominated again this year. For more information, visit here.