Wholesale Vidalia Onions, Vidalia Onion Retailers
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
| Bill Brown | 2006 | Raymond Bland | 2005 |
| Robert Redding | 2004 | Ben Jack McDilda | 2003 |
| Bobby Harris | 2002 | Dr. Gale Buchanan | 2001 |
| Reid Torrence | 2000 | W.J. Grimes | 1999 |
| Fisher Barfoot | 1998 | Janice Grimes | 1997 |
| Jim Hilderbrandt | 1996 | Jim Bridges | 1995 |
| Lindsay Thomas | 1994 | Maxwell Smith | 1993 |
| Charles McRae | 1992 | Tommy Irvin | 1991 |
| Gerald Achenbach | 1990 |
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
| Wayne Douberly | 2006 | Larry Powell | 2005 |
| Gerald & Robert Dasher | 2004 | James McLain | 2003 |
| Terry Collins | 2002 | J. W. Beasley | 2001 |
| Eddie Wright | 2000 | Jim Cowart | 1999 |
| W. J. Grimes | 1998 | Delwin Dowdy | 1997 |
| R.L. Cato | 1996 | R. E. Hendrix | 1995 |
| Mike McKinley | 1994 | Raymond Bland | 1993 |
| Adger Kicklighter | 1992 | Wade Usher | 1991 |