September 25, 2006

ISSUE 1134

HUGH ENGLISH RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

FFVA honored citrus grower and agricultural leader Hugh English September 19 with its Distinguished Service Award. English, a former FFVA Chairman, has devoted much of his life to the Southwest Florida citrus industry. The award was presented at FFVA’s Annual Convention at the Ritz-Carlton Resort in Naples.

English’s industry involvement is extensive: highlights include his 35 years as Corporate Vice President – Citrus Division, A. Duda & Sons; member of FFVA’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee; Founding President of Gulf Citrus Growers Association; and positions of leadership with the Farm Bureau (county, state and national levels). He also served in many capacities with the Florida Citrus Commission, including three years as Citrus Commissioner.