Every year, at the Bluewater Regional Science and Technology Fair, Roots of Bruce awards $50 to a student who wins the Agricultural Award for a project with an agricultural theme.
The 2026 winner is Jaxan Blanchard of Durham, with his project titled “MOO’ve over Moisture- Finding the Best Bedding for the Barn.
Past winners:
2010 Sarah Beckenhauer and Jaimie Glenn
2011 Valerie Gibbons
2012 Brayden Fischer, of Teeswater
2013 Maddy Turner and Sam Rancourt
2014 Paul Grein, of Durham
2015 Jaden Hill, of Neustadt
2016 Lauren Mansfield, of Lion’s Head
2017 Nathaniel Charlton, of Normanby
2018 Nathaniel and Noel Charlton, of Normanby
2019 Alex Grubb of Mildmay
2021 Ella Muscovitch of Beaver Valley
2023 Nelson MacLeod of Hepworth
2024 Bea Kahgee and Everly Pinnegar-Hooey of Port Elgin
2025 Clare O’Handley of Kincardine