Annual awards to honor top impact makers
for industry stewardship, sustainability and
innovation
NEW
YORK, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rabobank, a
premier global food and agribusiness bank founded 125 years ago and
a leading financier of the energy transition, today announced that
it is seeking nominations for its Rabobank North America
Leadership Awards. The annual awards recognize F&A and
renewable energy companies for successful initiatives that lead the
way in industry stewardship, sustainability and innovation.
Today, a series of societal trends, including population growth,
urbanization, dietary changes and economic progress in emerging
markets are driving more robust demand for food, water and energy.
In recent years, the fragility of this ecosystem has become more
palpable in the face of exogenous factors such as war, disease,
extreme weather and historic inflation. By 2050, there will be 10
billion people on the planet in need of food and fuel.
Against that backdrop, Rabobank is keenly focused on acting
as a positive force for our clients, employees and society. Our
Leadership Awards are a natural extension of our role in
interdependent food and energy systems as well as Rabobank's
purpose-driven mission—growing a better world together. Our award
recipients, which range from large corporations to fast-growing new
brands, are the trailblazers answering the call for greater social
responsibility and community involvement.
"As a stalwart in the food and agribusiness arena, Rabobank
has a front-row seat to transformational changes that are
essential to feed and power the world," said Willem Boezen, chief
executive officer of Rabobank North America. "Through their grit,
performance and game-changing ideas, these top-flight companies are
making an indelible impact—one that extends well beyond their
financial results. We look forward to honoring these star
performers for lighting the path to a more sustainable
society."
Nominations across the three categories below will be accepted
until 11:59 p.m. ET on Aug. 31,
2024 and must include highlighted initiatives and
achievements occurring between July 1,
2023 and June 30, 2024.
Rabobank screens nominees carefully using publicly available
information and their submissions are reviewed by an esteemed panel
of independent judges across the industry, academia and the public
sector.
Award Categories and Nomination Forms
Companies operating in the F&A industry and in the
energy transition across North
America can nominate themselves or be nominated by a third
party for one or more of awards. To apply, use the nomination forms
below or visit the Rabobank Wholesale Banking North America
website, rabobankwholesalebankingna.com.
- Excellence: Rabobank's top honor is the Award for
Excellence in Corporate Leadership, which
recognizes a large-scale market leader in North America that has demonstrated a great
and lasting impact in its sector. Last year's winner was Taylor
Farms, the leading producer of salads and healthy fresh foods in
North America.
- Sustainability: The Award for Leadership in
Sustainability recognizes a high-impact market leader that
has taken unique and remarkable steps towards business,
environmental, social and governance sustainability. The 2023
winner was Campbell Soup Company, a Camden, N.J.-based maker of affordable meals,
beverages and snacks operating in 120 countries globally.
- Innovation: The Award for Emerging Leadership in
Innovation recognizes a fast-growing young company that is
addressing issues in the food and agribusiness sectors in an
innovative way. The 2023 winner was Full Harvest, the first B2B
produce marketplace to connect farmers with produce buyers that
have expertise in reducing on-farm food waste and improving
profitability.
To watch last year's acceptance speeches, visit our
website.
Winners will be notified in October and honored at our annual
Leadership Summit on Dec. 5, 2024 in
New York City, where they will be
publicly recognized for their outstanding work. For more
information about the Rabobank Leadership Awards, please visit
rabobankwholesalebankingna.com.
CONTACT
Kevin
Burke
Rabobank
(929)-714-1284
kevin.burke@rabobank.com
About Rabobank
Rabobank Group is a global
financial services leader providing wholesale, rural and retail
banking, leasing, and real estate services in
37 countries worldwide. Founded over a century ago,
Rabobank today is one of the world's largest banks with more
than $678 billion in assets. In the Americas,
Rabobank is a premier bank to the food, agribusiness, commodities
and renewable energy industries, providing sector expertise,
strategic counsel and tailored financial solutions to clients
across the entire value chain. Additional information is
available on the Rabobank website or on the Rabobank
social media platforms,
including Twitter and LinkedIn.
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