Gold Medallion

The Gold Medallion, the NJ Agricultural Society's highest honor, is presented to individuals who have dedicated their lives to New Jersey agriculture, making significant contributions to the industry. Recipients include farmers, agribusiness members, and career employees who have provided leadership in various statewide agricultural organizations, created advanced marketing plans or business management tools, or otherwise taken extraordinary steps to advance the industry.
​This award is presented at the Society’s Annual Dinner Gala, held each spring.

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Past Gold Medallion Recipients

2025
​2024
​2023
​2022
​2021
​2020
​2019
​2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
​2002
2001
​2000

Joni Elliott
​Jim Giamarese
​Larry Kuser
Al Murray
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John Formisano Sr.
Tom & Jane Brodhecker
​Richard E. Nieuwenhuis
Noble McNaughton
John Rigolizzo, Jr.
Peter Furey
James E. Johnson
William Griffin
Roy Etsch
Samuel Garrison
William J. Roberts
Ivan Olinsky
David Boone
Neil Robson
Sen. William Schluter
Earl Ervey
Nancy Hutcheson
E. Ralph Hostetter
Edward Wuillermin, Sr.
Jack Collins
Arthur R. Brown, Jr.

1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986​
1985
1984
1983
​1982

William H. Pettit, Sr.
Raymond L. Blew, Jr.
Gov. Christine T. Whitman
Mary Kossatz
Stephen George
Takashi Moriuchi
Fred Ziegler
Roderick MacDougall
William S. Haines, Sr.
Walter Ellis, Jr.
Dr. John L. Gerwig
James P. Vreeland, Sr.
Lester C. Jones, Sr.
Gov. Thomas H. Kean
Richard A. Cross
Dr. Grant F. Walton
Marjorie S. Van Ness
Charles E. Maier