Giving to others is an integral part of leadership. Committed to this principle, the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation, California Women in Agriculture, nine county Farm Bureaus and the UC Davis College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences joined together to create the Common Threads North program in 2003. Over the years, enriched by partnerships with California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, Chico State, Center for Land-Based Learning and Resource Conservation Districts, the Common Threads North program has grown to be one of the most prestigious and meaningful distinctions in the agricultural community and beyond. ​

The Common Threads North Award recognizes women in agriculture who have chosen to make a difference in their communities and our world through philanthropy and service. It honors exemplary individuals whose extraordinary contribution of time, energy and resources enhance the lives of all around them. It recognizes women who have made a remarkable and visible contribution to the enhancement of their communities. 

2024 Award Recipients
Colleen Cecil, Orland (Glenn County)
Terry Dereniuk, Kelseyville (Lake County)
Carol Dobbas, Sattley (Sierra County)
Kelli Evans, Live Oak (Sutter County)
Robin Flournoy, Roseville (Placer County)
Sue Knox, Vina (Tehama County) 

Schedule
5 p.m. – Reception
6 p.m. – Dinner​
7 p.m. – Award ceremony