Diamond Pioneer Award

Agricultural Career Achievement Registry

The College of Agricultural Sciences wishes to honor people with significant lifetime contributions to agriculture, natural resources, and the people of Oregon and/or Oregon State University. This award provides the opportunity to publicly recognize the accomplishments of individuals who have contributed to the well-being of their community, industry, and/or state. Each award recipient will receive recognition by the College at a luncheon where inductees will be given an award and a lapel pin. They will also become permanent members of the Diamond Pioneer Agricultural Achievement Registry in the College of Agricultural Sciences.

Membership qualifications

  1. A person who has immensely contributed to the development of Oregon's agriculture and natural resources, and/or Oregon State University. Rather than short-term public service, this award reflects a lifetime of involvement.
  2. The nominee should be 74 or older and still be living.
  3. In particular, include individuals who have pioneered in an area of Oregon's agriculture or natural resources, have made innovative changes, and/or have performed public service that has helped make Oregon a better place to live.

Nomination Procedures

Submit the Diamond Pioneer Online Nomination Form no later than February 17, 2025. 

*Diamond Pioneer Online Nomination Form*

*Do not provide letters of support, vita, previous award nomination packets, or other similar documentation. These items are not necessary.

Awards Luncheon

Date: April 9, 2025, 11:45am

Location:

CH2M Hill Alumni Center
Oregon State University
725 SW 26th St
Corvallis, OR 97331

Please reach out to Amber Zambrano, 541-737-3676, [email protected] with any questions.