Food System Champions

Amplified Impact: Selected Food System Champions will have their work highlighted across MLFPC platforms, helping to raise awareness of their contributions and strengthen community recognition of local food system leadership.

Meaningful Recognition: Food System Champions will receive a certificate and a Food System Champion badge (both digital and physical) to acknowledge their contributions and share with their networks and communities.

Prize Draw Opportunity: All selected Food System Champions will be entered into a draw for a locally curated gift basket featuring sustainable and locally sourced items.

Nomination Questions: 

*required questions

Section 2: Nominator’s Information. This section is about the person submitting the nomination.

• Nominator’s Email*
• Nominator’s First and Last Name*
• Nominator’s Organization (if applicable)

Section 3: About the Nominee.  In this section, you will provide information about the nominee (individual, group, or organization).

• Name of Individual, Group, or Organization Being Nominated*
• Key Contact Person (for group or organization nominations only; not required for individual nominations)
• Please confirm that the nominee is aware of and consents to this nomination*
• Is the nominee based in, working in, or living in Middlesex County, the City of London, or an Indigenous community in the region?
• Nominee Email Address*
• Nominee Phone Number
• What area(s) of the food system is the nominee involved in? Select all that apply.*
• Food Production & Agriculture (e.g. farming, primary production, agricultural work)
  • • Food Processing (e.g. commercial food preparation, food preservation, manufacturing)
    • Retail/Hospitality (e.g. restaurants, institutions, farm markets, food sales)
    • Food Literacy and Education (e.g. teaching, training, community education, food skills programs)
    • Food Recovery and Waste Reduction (e.g. food rescue, surplus redistribution, reducing food waste)
    • Food Access and Food Security (e.g. collective kitchen, food banks, community meals)
    • Other

Section 4: Tell Us About Your Food System Champion Nominee. Includes the following four written questions designed to help us understand the nominee’s impact on the food system. Strong responses include specific examples rather than general statements. Recommended length per question: 3-5 sentences 

• • Meaningful impact within the food system and/or community. How has the nominee contributed within their sector, community, food system, or environment? Share specific examples.*

  • Commitment to Sustainability, Equity, and/or Wellbeing. How has the nominee demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, equity, and/or community wellbeing through their work? Share specific examples.* 

  • Leadership and/or Innovation. In what ways has the nominee shown leadership or introduced innovative approaches in their work? Share specific examples.*

  • Community Engagement and Collaboration. How has the nominee engaged with others and contributed to partnerships, collaboration, or community-building? Share specific examples.*