Our History
CABEF Timeline
- April 2009
Discussions began with Larry Hertz, Rod Delahey, Justin Funk and Mary Thornley. - May 11, 2010
First board meeting was held. - March 20, 2013
Charitable status obtained CRA (3-year process). - June 2013
Worked with CIBC WoodGundy, Guelph to establish an Investment Policy Statement. - March 2, 2015
First CABEF strategic plan developed with assistance from Rob Hannam.
Founders of CABEF
Larry Hertz, Chairperson
(2009 – 2016)
Rod Delahey, Director
(2009 – 2014)
Jen Christie, Director
(2009 – 2016)
Justin Funk, Director
(2009 – 2017)
Mary Thornley, Executive Director
(2009 – Current)
Past Chairpersons and Directors
- Amanda Mitchell (2018-2021)
- April Stewart (2019 – 2020)
- Steve McCabe (2019 – 2020)
- Martina Pfister (2018 – 2020)
- Morgan Knezacek (2018 – 2020)
- Jennifer Kyle (2018 – 2019)
- Daniel Lamoureux (2013 – 2019)
- Faith Matchett (2017 – 2018)
- Johanne Ross (2016 – 2018)
- Rod Merryweather (2013 – 2018; Chairperson 2016 – 2018)
- Christa Wright (2016 – 2017)
- Owen Roberts (2021 – 2022)
- Jenn Norrie (2016 – 2022)
- Amanda Howard (2016 -2022)
- Chloe Laurendeau (2021 – 2022)
- Amanda Hardman (2021 – 2023)
- Candace Hill (2018 – 2024)
Past Scholarship Winners
Past Scholarship Winners
2023 Winners
The 2023 recipients of the CABEF Pathways to Agri-Food Scholarships are:
- Sarah MacDonald, Vanderhoof, BC
- Erin Hughes, Longview, AB
- Wyatt Pavloff, Perdue, SK
- Milan Lukes, Winnipeg, MB
- Kyla Lewis, Dorchester, ON
- Matthew Bishop, Round Hill, NS
2022 Winners
The 2022 recipients of the CABEF Pathways to Agri-Food Scholarships are:
- Annalise Steadman, Victoria BC
- Seanna Wengryn, Edmonton, AB
- Mariah Maurer, Grendfell, SK
- Emily Robb, Brandon, MB
- Emily Bieman, Belgrave, ON
- Devin Keenan, Cleveland, QC
- Jill Lockerby, Hamilton, PEI
2021 Winners
The 2021 recipients of the CABEF Pathways to Agri-Food Scholarships are:
- Carleigh MacLeod, Kinkora, PEI
- Marika Lemieux, Coaticook, QC
- Maggie-Jo Hickson, Oakwood, ON
- Mireille Krul, Winnipeg, MB
- Marika van den Berg, White City, SK
- Julie Sharp, Lacombe, AB
- Amanda Crane, North Vancouver, BC
2020 Winners
The 2020 recipients of the CABEF Pathways to Agri-Food Scholarships are:
- Paula Eraso, Chilliwack, BC
- Amanda Harman, Stoney Plain, AB
- Caylee Dorval, Glaslyn, SK
- Christine Kilpatrick, Teulon, MB
- Josh Weber, Newbury, ON
- Hugo Drouin, Saint-Basile-le-Grand, QC
- Maria Duynisveld, Wallace, NS
2019 Winners
The 2019 recipients of the CABEF Pathways to Agri-Food Scholarships are:
- Marcus Grymonpre, Chilliwack, BC
- Emily Gross, Bow Island, AB
- Shaylyn Novak, St. Walburg, SK
- Alice Rooke, Alexander, MB
- Faith Emiry, Massey, ON
- Isaac Ayer, Sackville, NB
2018 Winners
The 2018 winners are:
- Adriana Van Tryp, Burdett, AB
- Laura Carruthers, Frenchman Butte, SK
- Pete Giesbrecht, Winkler, MB
- Owen Ricker, Dunnville, ON
- Jeremy Chevalley, Moose Creek ON
- Émilie Carrier, Princeville, QC
- Justin Kampman, Abbotsford, BC
2017 Winners
The 2017 winners are:
- Heidi Tymko, St. Paul, AB
- Amanda Mitchell, Bracken, SK
- Tara Sweetnam, Winkler, MB
- Derrick Knill, Bornholm, ON
- Alexis David-Dandurand, Blainville, QC
- Jack Lynds, North River, NS
2016 Winners
The 2016 winners are:
- David MacTaggart, Lacombe, AB
- Autumn Lawson, Rose Valley, SK
- Bailey Gitzel, Graysville, MB
- Rebecca Redner, Warkworth, ON
- Andrew Hickey, Quyon, QC
- Ryan Porter, Belmont, NS
2015 Winners
The 2015 winners are:
- Kayleen Holman, Middle Musquodoboit, NS
- Ariane Bergeron, St-Samuel, QC
- Julie French, Caledon, ON
- Christopher Manchur, Gilbert Plains, MB
- Morgan Heidecker, Middle Lake, SK
- Kyle Wheeler, Strathmore, AB
2014 Winners
The 2014 winners are:
- Donald Bertagnolli, Rocky Mountain House, AB
- Danean Edgar, Wolseley, SK
- Michelle Ross, Grenfell, SK
- Stephanie Dousselaere, Cartwright, MB
- Colleen Crunican, Denfield, ON
- Mario Roy, St-Jules-de-Beauce, QC