Manitoba Canola Growers recognize Dori Gingera-Beauchemin with 2026 Canola Award of Excellence

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February 11, 2026 (Winnipeg, MB) – The Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) is proud to name Dori Gingera-Beauchemin recipient of the 2026 Canola Award of Excellence, recognizing her long-standing support for agriculture in Manitoba and her lasting contributions to the canola industry.


Dori Gingera-Beauchemin

Dori was selected for her leadership as assistant deputy minister of agriculture and later as deputy minister of agriculture, and her generosity in sharing her time and expertise with farmers.

“Dori was generous in sharing her time and expertise with farmers through the early years of our Learn to Lead program,” says Warren Ellis, Chair of MCGA. “She took part in lobbying workshops and gave participants real-life, valuable experience on how to effectively engage with government.”

MCGA staff also pointed to the depth of knowledge and continuity Dori brought to her work. “Agricultural issues are uniquely complex, and Dori really understood that,” said Delaney Ross Burtnack, Executive Director, MCGA. “Her leadership gave us confidence that even during times of change in government, there was a steady hand at the table.”

Dori said the recognition is especially meaningful coming from a Manitoba producer organization. “I was excited and thrilled. I was actually shocked, to be honest,” she said. “The canola growers and producer groups here were my people, and for them to select me is a real honour.”

Born and raised in rural Manitoba, Dori spent 43 years with Manitoba’s Department of Agriculture and remains closely connected to the industry. She and her husband farm south of Winnipeg, growing canola, cereals and other oilseeds.

The Canola Award of Excellence recognizes individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the sustained growth and prosperity of Manitoba’s canola industry. Dori will be recognized on Wednesday, February 11, at the CropConnect Banquet in Winnipeg.

For more information about the award, visit canolagrowers.com/about/awards-scholarships.


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Driving success for Manitoba canola farmers through research, market development, advocacy, and outreach.

Media contact:
Carrie Livingston
Manitoba Canola Growers Association
204-771-8650 | carrie@canolagrowers.com