And the Winners are...
After several years on pause, we are proud to reintroduce the Awards of Excellence, refreshed to reflect the evolving role of agritourism in Alberta’s agricultural landscape.
This year’s awards place a strong emphasis on innovation, visitor experience, sustainability, and leadership in direct farm marketing, values that closely align with our new chapter as Agritourism Alberta.
We are honoured to recognize four outstanding recipients whose work strengthens connections between farms, communities, and visitors across the province:
2026 Award Recipients
Farm of the Year
Joanne & Rob Wicker — Christy Creek Honey
Sustainability & Trailblazer of the Year
Christy Rhodenizer — Healing Homestead
Luminary of the Year
Tam Andersen — Prairie Gardens
Young Farmer of the Year
Kamden Bartman — Prairie Shepherdess
(Unable to attend the ceremony)
Joanne & Rob Wicker - Christy Creek Honey
Christy Rhodenizer - Healing Homestead
Tam Andersen - Prairie Gardens
with award presenter Corinna Mulyk, Executive Director, JETI, Government of Alberta
We also extend our sincere recognition to this year’s finalists, whose work continues to contribute meaningfully to the strength and diversity of Alberta’s agritourism community:
2026 Award Finalists
Farm of the Year
Bob Hahn — Hahn Angus Meat
Christina Stender — EH Farms
Sustainability & Trailblazer
Cadziana Beyer — Weat Local Market App
Leona Bonneau — Charlotte Lake Farms
Luminary
Charlotte Wasylik & Rob McClymont — Chatsworth Farm
Marine Romy Viscogliosi — Key 13 Horsemanship
These awards mark the beginning of a renewed tradition of recognizing excellence in agritourism across Alberta. We look forward to celebrating future innovators and leaders in the years ahead.
