b'Her nominator John Marchese of HeinzSeed says: Lynn has made a significant impact by blending technical expertise with strong customer relationships. She plays a key role in bringing innovative tomato seed varieties to market, ensuring growers have access to high-performing, reliable genetics. Lynn is known for her leadership in sales strategy, her ability to connect with growers Lynnand her dedication to Rita Varagona advancing the vegetable Weed Control Trait Indication Lead | Bayer Veenstra seed sector.Her nominator Ty Vaughn of Bayer says: For 15 years, RitaNorth America SalesCore attributes: has delivered innovations in herbicide-tolerant (HT) traitsManager | HeinzSeed Enthusiastic, Dedicated to combat the toughest weeds in farmers fields. She guides her team in shaping the pipeline with productsLynn says: It excites that define modern weed control strategies. me to share my love of food and plants to Core attributes: Collaborative, Tenacious help bring high-quality ingredients to kitchens Rita says: I love working with our teams combiningacross the world.our science and business know-how to make innovative products that help farmers run efficient, planet-friendly farms. Sarah WilbanksCEO | Association of Offical Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA)Her nominator Doug Miller of Canadian Seed Growers Association says: Sarah builds organizational culture better than anyone. She meets every issue head-on, resolving it with grit, grace and her trademark southern charm. She has energized AOSCA, activated grassroots membership and delivered new, value-added tools and services on a modest budget. Core attributes: Visionary, EmpathySarah says: What drives me each day is knowing that I can make an impact on everyones lives through playing a smart part in a reliable food system. 36/ SEEDWORLD.COMOCTOBER 2025'