Application at a Glance

  • Alberta Canola's Walter Paszkowski Farm Leadership Award application form consists of 5 short questions about why you are interested in attending.
  • Application deadline is January 11, 2027 (or until spaces are filled).
  • Alberta Canola will notify the selected recipient of the Walter Paszkowski Farm Leaders Award by January 15, 2027.

Selection of Recipient

  • Alberta Canola will verify applicants meet the qualifications. 
  • Alberta Canola reserves the right to allocate this opportunity only to those who farm canola in Alberta. 
  • Alberta Canola reserves the right to not present an award on an annual basis.

Course Fees and Award Payment

  • The recipient of the award will agree to pay 20% of the total fees, with Alberta Canola paying for the remaining 80%.
  • Once accepted, the selected recipient(s) will pay Alberta Canola for the 20% of the program fee, and then be given a registration code to access their courses.
  • Additional expenses including internet, computers, or additional one-on-one session outside of the origional offering will not be covered by Alberta Canola.
  • For the 2027 session intake and award recipients:

    Selected award recipients for the 2027 LeaderShift intake will receive 80% coverage of their program for enrollment in both LeaderShift Insider and LeaderShift Insight plus three additional coaching sessions. The participants selected for this award will need to pay $300 (plus applicable taxes) and Alberta Canola will pay the remaining costs to cover remaining enrollment fees and for the additional coaching sessions included in the award offer.

Eligibility

  • You must farm full- or part-time on a farm in Alberta that includes canola in their rotation.
  • The farm's eligible producer must not have requested a service charge refund from Alberta Canola in the previous two crop years.
  • Alberta Canola directors are not eligible to apply.
  • Alberta Canola staff are not eligible to apply.

 

For questions or more information please contact:

Katie Elliott

Grower Engagement Coordinator, Alberta Canola

katie@albertacanola.com