b'RECOGNIZING BREEDING ACHIEVEMENTThe Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation (CPBI) Awards celebrate five scholarship recipients and award major milestones to three experts at the University of Guelph. Marc ZienkiewiczWITH THE COMMONgoals of recog- announce the addition of a fifth nizing achievement and innova- scholarship this year.tion in plant breeding and shining Seed of the Yeara spotlight on the contributionsHonouring the accomplishments made by plant breeders in Canada,of seed breeders and their chosen the Canadian Plant Breedingvariety, with the intention of bol-Innovation (CPBI) Awards programstering knowledge of the impor-is growing in its third year. tance of breeding programs in The CPBI AwardswhichCanadawere formed in 2020 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 (formerly Seed of the Year schol- thank-you to our wonderful spon-arships)Recognizing up-and- sors, who make it all possible! coming young plant breeders. TheDont forget to read our extended scholarships enjoy the supportonline articles and watch our video of 12 great sponsors this yearinterviews and podcasts to cel-(at right) and we are happy toebrate our 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 British Columbia, University of Alberta, University of Saskatchewan, University of Manitoba, University of Guelph, McGill University or Laval University and wish to be a CPBI Scholar, watch for application availability at your university. Each season, scholarship applications will be posted at the universities by late summer with applications due by Oct. 31. 4GERMINATION.CAMARCH 2022'