b'ANNOUNCING THE 2025 CPBI AWARDSThe Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation awards program is now soliciting nominations and scholarship applications.WITH THE COMMON goals of recognizing achievement and innovation in plant breeding and shining a spotlight on the contributions made by plant breeders in Canada, the Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation (CPBI) Awards are now soliciting nominations and applicants to be awarded in 2025.The CPBI Awards are an opportunity to recognize plant breeders at various stages in their careers. It is broken down into the following components:CPBI Innovation ScholarshipsOne winner from the East and two from the West, recognizing up-and-coming young plant breeders. Students at the following schools are eligible to apply: University of British Columbia, University of Alberta, University of Saskatchewan, University of Manitoba, University of Guelph, Laval University and McGill University.Seed of the YearHonouring the accomplishments of seed breeders from across Canada and their chosen variety, with the intention of bolstering knowledge of the importanceHow to Applyof breeding programs in Canada. The winner is selected by SeedScholarship applicants at the University of British Columbia, World Canadas editorial board. University of Alberta, University of Saskatchewan, University Canadian Plant Breeding and Genetics Award of Manitoba, University of Guelph, Laval University and Sponsored by Seeds Canada and Seed World Canada, itsMcGill University plant breeding programs can get an applica-presented annually to a public or private sector researcher whotion from their respective university and visit seedworld.com/has made a significant contribution to the advancement ofCPBI-scholarship for more details. Application deadline is Canadian plant agriculture through research in plant breed- Oct. 31, 2024.ing and genetics. The winner has the honour of the picking theSeed of the Year criteria can be viewed and applications years CPBI Scholarship recipients. submitted at seedworld.com/SOTY. Application deadline is The scholarship portion of the program enjoys the supportOct. 31, 2024.of a number of great sponsors who want to directly contributeInformation on the Canadian Plant Breeding & Genetics to ensuring the brightest young minds are able to further theirAward is available at seedworld.com/pbg-award. Application educations in the field (no pun intended) of plant breeding. deadline is Oct. 31, 2024. 34 SEEDWORLD.COM/CANADA SEPTEMBER 2024'