b'RECOGNIZINGBREEDING The Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation (CPBI) Awards celebrate four scholarship recipients and award major milestones in the canola industry.Marc ZienkiewiczACHIEVEMENTWITH THE COMMONgoals of recog- (at right) and we are happy to nizing achievement and innova- announce the addition of a fourth tion in plant breeding and shiningscholarship this year.a spotlight on the contributions Seed of the YearHonouring made by plant breeders in Canada,the accomplishments of one seed the Canadian Plant Breedingbreeder and their chosen variety, Innovation (CPBI) Awards programwith the intention of bolstering is growing in its second year. knowledge of the importance of The CPBI Awardswhichbreeding programs in Canada.were formed in 2019 when the Canadian Plant Breeding and Seed of the Year and CanadianGenetics AwardSponsored by Plant Breeding and GeneticsSeeds Canada and Germination, it Awards came together under oneis presented annually to a public or umbrellaare an opportunity toprivate sector researcher who has recognize plant breeders at variousmade a significant contribution to stages in their careers.the advancement of Canadian plant It is broken down into the fol- agriculture through research in lowing components: plant breeding and genetics. CPBI Innovation ScholarshipsCongratulations to all and thank-(formerly Seed of the Year schol- you to our wonderful sponsors who arships)Recognizing up-and- make it all possible! Stay tuned in coming young plant breeders. The2021 as we release online articles scholarships enjoy the supportand podcast episodes to celebrate of 14 great sponsors this yearour winners and sponsors. APPLY NOW FOR NEXT YEARS AWARDS!Want to apply for Seed of the Year or the Canadian Plant Breeding & Genetics Award? Visit germination.ca/cpbi-awards/ for info. If you are a student at the University of Alberta, University of Guelph, University of Manitoba, McGill University or the University of Saskatchewan and wish to be a CPBI Scholar, download an application from our website. Each season, scholarship applications will be posted at the universities by late summer with applications due by Oct. 31.4GERMINATION.CAMARCH 2021'