Key Takeaways:
- The Indoor Ag-Con CEAs return for their second year, recognizing excellence in controlled environment agriculture (CEA).
- Awards honor leaders and innovators across three categories: Operational Excellence, Good Stewardship, and Product Innovation.
- Winners will be announced at a special gala luncheon during the event, February 11, 2026, in Las Vegas.
- Nominations are open now through October 1, 2026, and are free to submit.
- Winners will receive features in Inside Grower magazine and promotional recognition through the event.
Indoor Ag-Con 2026: Celebrating Leadership and Innovation in CEA
Indoor Ag-Con and Inside Grower magazine announced the return of The CEAs, Cultivating Excellence Awards, following the success of the inaugural 2025 program. The awards aim to highlight outstanding businesses, individuals, and products shaping the future of controlled environment agriculture.
The 2026 awards will be presented at a gala luncheon on Wednesday, February 11, during the 13th annual the event at the Westgate Las Vegas.
“Last year’s CEAs brought well-deserved recognition to industry pioneers and rising stars,” said Brian Sullivan, CEO of Indoor Ag-Con. “We’re proud to continue this tradition and invite the community to help us shine a light on the people, products, and practices that are pushing our industry forward.”
Award Categories During Indoor Ag-Con 2026
The CEAs will honor achievements across three categories:
- Operational Excellence Award: Recognizes a commercial grower excelling in innovation, quality, and strategy. Three finalists will receive All-Access Passes to the event, with the winner featured on the cover of Inside Grower.
- Good Stewardship Award: Highlights growers demonstrating leadership in environmental responsibility, community service, and employee development. Finalists will receive All-Access Passes, and the winner will be profiled in Inside Grower.
- Product Innovation Award: Celebrates manufacturers and suppliers developing groundbreaking solutions that address key industry challenges. Winning products will receive promotion through Indoor Ag-Con and Inside Grower channels.
Supporting Excellence in the CEA Community
“The CEAs offer an exciting platform for sharing stories of excellence in action,” said Paul Black, Publisher of Inside Grower. “We’re thrilled to once again partner with Indoor Ag-Con to help elevate these stories even further in 2026.”
