Every year, the Calgary Stampede recognizes outstanding farm families in southern Alberta. The awards program was created to promote a renewed urban-rural relationship and to recognize outstanding southern Alberta farm families who best typify the value of the family farmer to our society. Each year, the 19 municipal districts in southern Alberta nominate one family. All 19 families are brought to the Stampede Farm Family Awards, which include a reception, greeting from Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture, brunch, awards presentation, and family photograph session. The winning families are then treated to an afternoon Stampede Rodeo performance. Congratulations to this year’s recipients, Ray and Sherrie Rude & Family!
