The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA), Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and Pollinator Partnership (P2) are seeking nominations for the Farmer-Rancher Pollinator Conservation Award. This award recognizes individuals or families in the farm and ranch community in the United States and Canada who have contributed significantly to the protection of pollinators on their farm and/or in the farming community. One recipient is awarded in each country. 
 
More information about the award and the nomination process can be found here. The deadline to submit nominations is July 1. 

Individuals and organizations in Canada can also be nominated for the Pollinator Advocate Award which recognizes significant contributions to pollinator species protection and conservation. This award recognizes efforts which have resulted in an increased awareness of the importance of pollination. More information about the Pollinator Advocate Award and nomination forms can be found here. The deadline for these nominations is June 15. 

Recipients of these awards will be recognized during an award ceremony that opens the Annual North American Pollinator Protection Campaign Conference in October 2025. Read about last year’s winners here. 

Pollinator Week 2025 
Pollinator Week 2025 take place next week from June 16 to 22. Initiated and managed by P2, this week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. 
 
Pollinator Week 2025 is a celebration of the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystems, economies, and agriculture. Under the inspiring theme "Pollinators Weave Connections," this year’s event urges us to appreciate the essential role pollinators play in creating and expressing human culture, in all of its forms. These essential creatures, including bees, butterflies, moths, bats, beetles and hummingbirds, are the unsung heroes behind the food we enjoy and the beauty that surrounds us. 
 
The CFGA is pleased to celebrate Pollinator Week 2025 because of the importance of pollinators to forage production and Canada’s grasslands. Did you know that pollinators enhance forage growth because many forages rely on pollination which contributes to plant growth and seed formation? They also play a key role in native plant reproduction, helping to maintain a rich and adaptable grassland ecosystem. 
 
People can celebrate and get involved in Pollinator Week in a number of ways from planting for pollinators to participating in online bee and butterfly ID workshops. However you celebrate, P2 invites you to share your story by tagging them on social media using the hashtag #PollinatorWeek. 

Visit the P2 Pollinator Week website to discover resources, learn about pollinator-friendly initiatives and be inspired to contribute to the vision of a greener and more sustainable tomorrow.