The Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under Forty Awards celebrate the innovators, problem-solvers and emerging leaders shaping the future of the fruit and vegetable industry.

Each year, 40 outstanding professionals are selected from across the specialty crop supply chain and recognized for their leadership, innovation and commitment to moving the industry forward.

As a sponsor, your company isn’t simply supporting an awards program you’re investing in the next generation of growers, researchers, marketers, educators and industry leaders.

Why Sponsor

• Reach Industry Influencers. Connect your brand with 40 of the industry’s most promising professionals and the organizations, colleagues and communities that support them.
• Year-Long Visibility. Gain exposure through print, digital, email, social media, editorial coverage and event recognition throughout the entire campaign.
• Build Meaningful Relationships Meet honorees in person at the Great Lakes EXPO and position your company alongside the people shaping the future of specialty crops.
• Demonstrate Industry Leadership Show customers, partners and prospects that your company is committed to supporting the future of agriculture.

Program reach includes:

• Fruit Growers News print + digital editions
• Vegetable Growers News print + digital editions
• Fruitgrowersnews.com content and ads
• Vegetablegrowersnews.com content and ads
• Email marketing campaigns
• Social media promotion
• Honoree recognition coverage
• Great Lakes EXPO in-person reception

More Than an Award. A Movement

For nearly a decade, the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under Forty program has recognized the people who represent the best of our industry and helped elevate their stories across North America.

Become part of that story.