Key Takeaways
- Indoor Ag-Con and Inside Grower have announced the finalists for the 2026 CEAs – Cultivating Excellence Awards.
- The awards recognize excellence across Operational Excellence, Product Innovation, and the Trailblazer Award.
- Winners will be announced at a gala luncheon during Indoor Ag-Con 2026 in Las Vegas.
- Finalists include leading growers and technology providers from across the CEA sector.
- The awards aim to highlight leadership, innovation, and impact within controlled environment agriculture.
Indoor Ag-Con Reveals 2026 CEAs Finalists
Indoor Ag-Con, in partnership with Inside Grower magazine, has announced the finalists for the second annual CEAs – Cultivating Excellence Awards. The awards program recognizes achievement, innovation, and leadership within the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector, spotlighting companies and individuals contributing to the advancement of indoor farming.
The 2026 CEAs will be presented during a dedicated gala luncheon on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the 13th edition of Indoor Ag-Con. The event will take place at the Westgate Las Vegas, with winners announced live during the ceremony.
Award Categories Highlighted at Indoor Ag-Con 2026
Operational Excellence Award
The Operational Excellence Award recognizes a commercial CEA grower that consistently delivers high-quality products while demonstrating innovation across production, technology adoption, marketing, and overall business strategy.
The 2026 finalists in this category are:
Product Innovation Award
The Product Innovation Award honors a product that addresses key industry challenges and delivers measurable value to CEA operators.
The 2026 finalists are:
- Jiffy Group – Jiffy Gel
- Voltiris – Energy & Crops, Without Compromise Solar Modules
- Zayndu – Activated Air™ On-Site Seed Priming System
Trailblazer Award
Introduced for the 2026 edition, the Trailblazer Award recognizes an individual whose leadership, vision, and long-term contributions have meaningfully advanced the CEA industry. The recipient will be announced during the awards ceremony.
Industry Leaders Comment on the CEAs Program
Brian Sullivan, CEO of Indoor Ag-Con, highlighted the diversity and depth of this year’s finalists. “It’s inspiring to see the range of thoughtful innovation reflected in this year’s finalists,” he said. “The CEAs offer a chance to acknowledge the people and companies making a real impact in CEA, and we’re pleased to team up with Inside Grower magazine to celebrate their work.”
Paul Black, Publisher of Inside Grower, emphasized the importance of industry recognition. “With the addition of the new Trailblazer Award, we’re excited to honor a leader whose long-term contributions have helped shape the industry,” he said.
CEAs Gala Luncheon at Indoor Ag-Con 2026
All Indoor Ag-Con 2026 Full Access Pass holders are invited to attend the CEAs Gala Luncheon on Wednesday, February 11, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The event will bring together growers, technology providers, and industry stakeholders to recognize excellence across the CEA sector.
Early Bird registration is now open. More information on the 2026 program and exhibitor opportunities can be found at www.indoor.ag.
