Association recognizes outstanding contributors to maple sugar industry

The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association has announced its annual awards for contributions to and achievements in the Vermont maple sugar industry.

Recipients for 2024 are the family that owns and operates Stewart Maple, the Outstanding Sugar Maker Award; food safety advocate Jason Gagne (pictured), the Vermont Maple Person of the Year Award; and the late Robert "Ted" Young, the Sumner Williams Lifetime Achievement Award.