WAWG
The National Association of Wheat Growers has honored three members of Washington state’s federal delegation and one staffer for their support of the U.S. wheat industry. All the awards are given to people who have demonstrated support for the industry above and beyond the norm.
Sen. Maria Cantwell has been named the 2015 Wheat Leader of the Year. The Wheat Leader of the Year award is given to one member of Congress each year who has should a consistent commitment to the well being of America’s wheat farmers.
Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Dan Newhouse were both chosen as recipients of the 2015 Wheat Advocate award. In addition, one of Rep. Newhouse’s staff members, Kyle Kunkler, has been named a 2015 Friend of Wheat.
All four award recipients will be honored at a reception in Washington, D.C., in early February.