Does your ag retail business have what it takes to be recognized industry-wide as Retailer of the Year? Do you know a pioneering individual in the ag retail industry deserving of this award?
Only one ARA member company or individual will be honored for going above and beyond in environmental stewardship, community leadership, customer engagement and employee relations.
Apply or submit a nomination online before the July 1 deadline.
Why participate?
The award winning ARA member company or individual will receive:
- A professionally produced video featuring your key team members at a facility to showcase your company’s pioneering efforts;
- Two complimentary registrations for the ARA Conference, held Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 in San Diego, Calif.;
- Travel arrangements to the ARA Conference including two round-trip flights and two nights of accommodations;
- An award presentation on stage at the ARA Conference celebrated by hundreds of industry professionals;
- A VIP dinner invitation with Bayer Crop Science representatives and ARA officers;
- A two-page article featuring the winning retail facility in the January issue of The Scoop magazine; and
- A prestigious award to display proudly at your retail facility.
How to apply
Application tips
- Show how your organization accomplishes each criterion (preferably using photos with descriptions)
- Be brief, but complete
- Reference this sample application
The Retailer of the Year Award, sponsored by Bayer Crop Science and The Scoop, is awarded annually.


