Annual Awards

In 1991, the Vidalia^® Onion Committee began to annually honor one individual with induction into the Vidalia Onion Hall of Fame. The Committee considers the recipient’s character, reputation and overall contribution to the growth and success of the Vidalia onion.

Hall of Fame Award

Vidalia Onion Hall of Fame Inductees must be a leader in one or more of the following areas:

• Protecting and promoting the name of the Vidalia onion
• Protecting and promoting the quality of the Vidalia onion
• Advertising and promotion of the Vidalia onion
• Creative sales methods for Vidalia onions
• Research and growth development of the Vidalia onion
• Demonstrating dedication to the success of the Vidalia brand an the industry as a whole
  
  

Grower of the Year Award

The Vidalia^® Onion Committee also awards an annual "Grower of the Year" award. The Grower of the Year Award is to recognize overall achievement/success as a producer of Vidalia onions. The emphasis of this award is on quality, production, and ability to work within the confines of the Marketing Order.

• Is a registered Vidalia onion grower
• Is not an active member of the Vidalia^®; Onion Committee
• Has submitted reports and payments to the Committee in a timely manner
• Has had no or few consumer complaints to the Committee Office
• Conforms to the standards set forth in Federal Marketing Order #955
• Enhances and supports the brand recognition of Vidalia onions