ARA Rising Stars Award Program Nominations Open

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today launched the 2025 Rising Stars award program, which is sponsored by Atticus. The Rising Stars program is a meaningful way for ARA member companies to recognize employees for their work in front of hundreds of industry professionals at the annual ARA Conference & Expo and to explore new ways to hone their leadership skills.

"The Rising Stars award program is a wonderful opportunity to recognize future leaders in agribusiness," said ARA’s President and CEO, Daren Coppock. "Thank you to Atticus for sponsoring this program! We encourage all ARA members to nominate rising stars and attend ARA's Conference and Expo in Salt Lake City to recognize the individuals selected."

This year's award program theme is Leading the Climb to the Summit of Success. 
Nomination Requirements

•    A limit of two individuals from the same company may be nominated;
•    Nominee(s) must have 10 years of experience or less in the ag sector; and
•    Nominee(s) must be employed by an ARA member company in good standing.
•    Nomination forms are due by COB, September 19, 2025.

Additionally, each accepted Rising Star must submit a video related to the theme in order to participate in the award program. Video submissions are due by COB on September 30, 2025.

Nominees will have the opportunity to participate in the program's Fan Favorite Video Contest for a chance to win a trip to the Atticus headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina, and experience another side of ag retail.

 
The 2025 ARA Conference & Expo will be held December 2-4 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Selected Rising Stars will attend the conference at a special discounted rate. 

Early bird registration is currently open for all interested attendees. Learn more about and register for the 2025 ARA Conference & Expo here.

Learn more about the Rising Stars program and nominate a Rising Star here.

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