NOFA-NH Organic Community Awards
Annually the Northeast Organic Farming Association of NH recognizes leaders in the organic farming community at our annual Winter Conference. Recipients receive an award, public recognition of their efforts on social media and press, complimentary tickets to the event, complimentary membership, and more.
Recipients are peer nominated
Submit a nomination below!
Award Categories
Leading Organic Grower of the Year
A farmer or home gardener whose deep commitment to growing organically for the future of our planet is exemplified by their practices.
Outstanding Beginning Farmer of the Year
A beginning farmer (operated a farm for 10 years or less) who is establishing themselves as a leader in the NH organic community and food system.
Community Partner of the Year
A farmer, food business, person, or other organization who is making a broad impact on the NH food system through their network and community partnerships.
Mentor of the Year
Any farmer, gardener, landscaper, or food system professional who demonstrates a strong commitment to helping others grow.
Policy & Advocacy Leader of the Year
A person whose efforts with policy and advocacy have made a positive impact on the goals and values related to organic practices, sustainable food, and equity.
Volunteer of the Year
An outstanding volunteer whose dedicated service to NOFA-NH has made a significant difference to the organization and New Hampshire’s organic community.
Educator of the Year
Any person who is committed to educating the community and future generations on regenerative, ecologically sound gardening, farming and land care practices.
Award Nomination Form
Award recipients are peer nominated and final selections are made by the NOFA-NH Board of Directors. Please submit a nomination by January 5th, 2026. NOFA-NH's Board of Directors will review and select award winners, and the awardees will be notified thereafter.
Past Award Recipients
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2025: Picadilly Farm
2024: Tuckaway Farm
2023: Winter Street Farm
2022: Stout Oak Farm
Outstanding Gardner of the Year (Discontinued Title)
2020: Ron Christie
2019: Bedrock Gardens
2018: Grow Nashua
2017: Amy Antonucci
2017: Bob Spoerl -
2025: Sam and Caleb Monohon (Nerdy Turnip Farm)
2024: Linh Aven (Dandelion Forest Farm)
2023: Molly Alfonso (Vegetable Ranch)
2022: Sue Green (Slopeside Farm)Outstanding New Farmer of the Year (Discontinued Title)
2020: Mermaid Hill Vineyard
2019: Benedikt Dairy
2018: Sun & Soil Farm
2017: Sweet Beet Farm
2017: Winni Woods Farm -
2025: Edith Pucci Couchman
2024: Phil Browne
2023: Mary Tebo Davis
2022: Leon Malan -
2025: Amanda Littleton
2024: Kate Donald
2023: Dave Trumble
2022: Amy Antonucci
2020: Bob Bower
2019: UNH Sustainability Institute
2018: Stephanie Zydenbos
2017: Dan & Ruth Holmes
2016: Tom Earle -
2025: Rep Alexis Simpson
2024: Rep Peter Bixby
2023: Allan Reetz
2022: Gene Jonas
2020: Sarah Laeng-Gilliatt
2019: Monadnock Conservancy
2018: Tara Sad
2017: Roger Noonan
2016: Gary Hirshberg -
2025: Karl Johnson
2024: Steve Forde
2023: Grace Ducklee Cohen
2022: Jack Mastrianni (Of the Decade)
2020: Joan O’Connor (Of the Decade)
2019: Monadnock Conservancy
2018: Lorna Austin
2017: Arnie Arnesen
2016: Alexis Simpson -
2025: Ariel Aaronson Eves
2024: Andrew Morin & ReGen Roots Association
2023: Stacey Purslow
2022: Tom Cusano & Gerald Cowan
2020: Kearsarge Food Hub & Warner Public Market
2019: Neighboring Food Co-Op
2018: Jenny Wooster
2017: Concord Food Co-Op
2016: Don & Margo Stever