Farmworker Foundation Scholar of the Year
This prestigious award recognizes farmworkers who have completed the most educational hours and attended the most classes through the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation’s programs over the past year. These individuals excel in daily work and are committed to advancing education — understanding that learning is key to personal and professional growth. This person demonstrates the transformative power of education in the lives of individuals, families, and the agricultural community. Each year, the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation’s Scholar of the Year award is presented at the three-day Cultivar leadership and management conference.
Scholar of the Year Awards Recipients
2025
Claudia Gisela Méndez Vásquez
Frog’s Leap
2023
Gonzalo Camacho, Silver Oak
Willson Yancor, John Deer Farming
Guadalupe Morales, Cliff Lede
2024
Ana Montecillo Kerrigan, Piña Vineyard Management
Eliezer Castellanos, Domain Services
Cornelio Bocanegra, Domain Services
2022
Porfirio Martínez, Carpenter Vineyards