W.R. Motherwell Award Winners
W.R. Motherwell award winners have shown excellence in agricultural leadership, just as W.R. Motherwell did, the namesake for this prestigious award. This award shows our appreciation for a job well done, on behalf of the entire OYF Alumni.
Learn about the winners and how they have demonstrated excellence in leadership and dedication to the both the OYF program and Canadian agriculture.
2025 W.R. Motherwell Award Winner
Carl Marquis
Carl Marquis of Ste-Croix Lotbinere, QC were honoured with the 2025 W.R. Motherwell Award by Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (COYF) program.
2016 W.R. Motherwell Award Winner
Sylvain Gascon & France Brunet- St Anicet,QC
2015 W.R. Motherwell Award Winner
John & Janet Parsons- Sturgeon Falls ON
2014 W.R. Motherwell Award Winner
Marian and Richard Stamp- Enchant, AB
2013 W.R. Motherwell Award Winner
Kim McConnell
2012 W.R. Motherwell Award Winner
Murray & Anne Ferguson, Ancaster, Ontario
2011 Past Winner- Jim & Margaret Glenn ON 1986
2010 Past Winner – Ted & Wilma Smith ON 1990
2009 Past Winner- Syd Pickerell BC
2008 Past Winner- David & Wendy Brenn ON 1989
2007 Past Winner- Gordon & Joanne Bussey AB 1982
2006 Past Winner- William & Lynn Bryson QC 1987