CVA recognizes top applicators with 2024 Applicator of the Year awards

Dec 19, 2024

Applicator of the Year Winners

Central Valley Ag (CVA) cooperative is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Applicator of the Year awards. Each year, CVA honors applicators for their dedication and exceptional performance throughout the growing season, with nine outstanding applicators being selected for their hard work and commitment. 

The criteria for the award go beyond the number of acres covered and the upkeep of their equipment. As CVA's Senior Vice President of Operations, Brent Reichmuth explains, "We consider how these employees interact with customers and fellow team members, their willingness to assist with training inexperienced applicators, and their positive attitude." Other key factors in the selection process is ensuring a high level of service and precision in their work as well as care and maintenance of their equipment. 

Matt Johnson, VP of Operations, reflects on the challenges of choosing just one winner: "Many applicators go above and beyond, and selecting only a few to honor is never easy. CVA is fortunate to have such a dedicated team." 

The applicators are selected by Regional Operations Managers in collaboration with location managers. Jeff Holling, Regional Operations Manager, emphasizes the importance of teamwork, saying, "It's not just about covering the acres, but about being committed to helping out the CVA team wherever and whenever they can." 

This year's honorees include: 

  1. Jeff Kee, Tilden, Nebraska 
  2. Mike Hamilton, Randolph, Nebraska
  3. Dillon Sprunk, Monroe, Nebraska
  4. Josh Hunzeker, Wisner, Nebraska
  5. Grant Johnson, Marquette, Nebraska
  6. Derek Worm, Shelby, Nebraska
  7. Eric Rosebaugh, Greenleaf, Kansas
  8. Ean Hanks, Hinton, Iowa
  9. Heath Moravek, Courtland, Kansas 

To show appreciation for their dedication, CVA treated the award winners to a hunting trip in November and presented each with a 12-gauge automatic shotgun, custom jacket, and sticker to place on their machine. 

Heath Moravek, CVA applicator and award winner, felt honored in receiving this recognition. "It is a humbling experience to be selected from a lot of great applicators," Moravek said. "What I enjoy most about being an applicator is spending time in the fields and watching everything grow throughout the year. Staying motivated is easy when you realize we're here to serve our producers. It's our job to go above and beyond to get the job done for them - without them, we are nothing." 

"These awards are just one way to show our appreciation for all their hard work. Every team member of the CVA team plays a vital role in getting the product to our customers, from the salesperson to the applicator who delivers it to the field. It's all about teamwork," said Reichmuth. 

The CVA Applicator of the Year Award celebrates the professionalism, dedication and teamwork that continue to drive the cooperative's success. 

Photo Caption: The 2024 Applicator of the Year award winners were recognized for their hard work and dedication during the growing season. Central Valley Ag honored these outstanding applicators with a memorable hunting trip and awards to celebrate their contributions to delivering precision, quality, and exceptional customer service. From left to right: Ean Hanks, Eric Rosebaugh, Josh Hunzeker, Heath Moravek, Grant Johnson, Derek Worm, Dillon Sprunk, and Jeff Kee. Not pictured: Mike Hamilton