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Inaugural Cultivating Excellence Awards nominees announced

Indoor Ag-Con, Inside Grower magazine and presenting sponsor BPGrower.com have announced the finalists for the inaugural CEAs — Cultivating Excellence Awards. This new awards program is designed to recognize and celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership within the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector, spotlighting achievements across three categories: Operational Excellence, Good Stewardship, and Product Innovation.

Presented at a special gala luncheon on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the 12th annual edition of Indoor Ag-Con, held at the Westgate Las Vegas, The CEAs will honor trailblazing businesses and standout products that are shaping the future of CEA. Winners in three award categories will be announced at The CEAs gala luncheon:

Finalists
Operational Excellence Award finalists:
Little Leaf Farms, Shirley, Massachusetts
Nature Fresh Farms, Leamington, Ontario, Canada
Wild About Sprouts, Sacramento, California

The CEAs Operational Excellence Award will recognize a single CEA business or one location of a multi-location business that consistently delivers quality products while distinguishing itself through innovation in production, technology, marketing, and overall strategy. Judges evaluated candidates based on their achievements in growing market share, sustaining product quality, and developing practices that set them apart in a competitive landscape.

Good Stewardship Award finalists:
80 Acres Farms, Hamilton, Ohio
Anu, Evansville, Indiana
Fork Farms, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Good stewardship is foundational in today's CEA industry, and this award recognizes businesses that are exemplary in their commitment to environmental and community responsibility. The three finalists chosen for The CEAs Good Stewardship Award have showcased initiatives in resource conservation, recycling, and community service.

Product Innovation Award finalists:
DRAMM – Product: CE-Line
Kappa Ag Tech – Product: Silicone Substrate
Rooted Robotics – Product: Tabletop Microgreens & Baby Greens Seeder

The CEAs Product Innovation Award highlights finalists from Indoor Ag-Con 2025 exhibiting company submissions representing the most innovative products that solve critical industry challenges and drive customer value.

"The inaugural CEA Awards at Indoor Ag-Con mark a significant milestone in recognizing the innovation, dedication, and impact of controlled environment agriculture," said Brian Sullivan, CEO, Indoor Ag-Con. "We're excited to honor the finalists and announce the winners at a special awards celebration as they are true pioneers and visionaries driving the future of sustainable food production."

"We are excited to partner with Indoor Ag-Con to present these awards," adds Paul Black, Publisher, Inside Grower. "By celebrating the CEA sector's best and brightest, The CEAs help showcase the innovation and responsibility at the core of our industry. We look forward to shining a spotlight on the industry leaders and products that are making a meaningful difference."

For more information:
Indoor Ag-Con
www.indoor.ag

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