Presented by California Agricultural Leadership Foundation

Class 56 Inauguration & CALF Awards Ceremony

Registration ends Friday, 09/25/2026 11:59pm PDT

About This Event

Please join us in Fresno to celebrate the beginning of the leadership journey for the new fellows in Class 56.

We will also be recognizing the 2026 Profiles in Leadership Award and Lifetime Leadership Award recipients.

2026 Profiles in Leadership Award Recipients
Congratulations to award recipients Brian Talley (30) and Corrie Davis (45)! This award recognizes Ag Leadership alumni for their leadership actions that improve industry, community, business, government, education, and/or the environment. 

2026 Lifetime Leadership Award Recipients
Congratulations to award recipients Steve Heringer (9), Alfonso “Al” Guilin (1), and Doug Circle (25)! This award recognizes Ag Leadership alumni who have demonstrated leadership throughout their lifetime, thereby making a significant difference in California agriculture, their industry and community.

The foundation will honor the alumni from Classes 6, 16, 26, 36, and 46.

Tickets
$60/person

5:45 p.m.
Welcome reception
Hosted by the Alumni Council

6:30 p.m.
Awards ceremony
Inauguration
Dinner

About This Event

Please join us in Fresno to celebrate the beginning of the leadership journey for the new fellows in Class 56.

We will also be recognizing the 2026 Profiles in Leadership Award and Lifetime Leadership Award recipients.

2026 Profiles in Leadership Award Recipients
Congratulations to award recipients Brian Talley (30) and Corrie Davis (45)! This award recognizes Ag Leadership alumni for their leadership actions that improve industry, community, business, government, education, and/or the environment. 

2026 Lifetime Leadership Award Recipients
Congratulations to award recipients Steve Heringer (9), Alfonso “Al” Guilin (1), and Doug Circle (25)! This award recognizes Ag Leadership alumni who have demonstrated leadership throughout their lifetime, thereby making a significant difference in California agriculture, their industry and community.

The foundation will honor the alumni from Classes 6, 16, 26, 36, and 46.

Tickets
$60/person

5:45 p.m.
Welcome reception
Hosted by the Alumni Council

6:30 p.m.
Awards ceremony
Inauguration
Dinner

Getting There

DoubleTree Fresno
2233 Ventura Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721