Recognized for their outstanding work in advancing organic agriculture and trade, these three change-makers will be honored at OTA's annual awards dinner September 16 at the Port Discovery Children's Museum in Baltimore as a kick-off event to Natural Products Expo East.
This year's honorees are:
- Thomas Harding, President, Lehigh Valley Organic Growers, Growing the Organic Industry Award
- Michael A. Berger, Founding Partner & VP Supply Chain, Elevation Burger, Rising Star Award
- Benny McLean, Production Manager, Uncle Matt's Organic, Farmer of the Year Award
The awards celebration will be held in the Port Discovery Children's Museum, an 80,000-square-foot facility in Baltimore with unique exhibits. Tickets are now on sale, and sponsorship opportunities are available.