Special Events

Annual Awards Luncheon

Date:   Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:   12:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Cost:   $40
Location:  Grand Ballroom A & B

A highlight of every USA Rice Outlook Conference is the Annual Awards Luncheon.  It's a sensational event where attendees gather to recognize and honor their peers for accomplishments in service to the industry.  The luncheon includes a salad, entree, dessert, tea, and coffee.

Rice Awards:

  • Rice Farmer of the Year Award
  • Rice Industry Award
  • Rice Lifetime Achievement Award

Additional Recognition:

  • National Rice Month Scholarship Award
  • USA Rice PAC Outstanding Contributor Award
  • USA Rice Distinguished Conservation Achievement Award
  • USA Rice Sustainability Award
  • Rice Leadership Development Program’s New Class
Hundreds of people seated at tables for luncheon.
 

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Persons requiring special accommodations or having any dietary restrictions to attend or participate in this conference should contact Jeanette Davis at (240) 682-0059, or e-mail jdavis@usarice.com no later than November 30, 2025.

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