Dave Marsh - 2023 Canola Influencer Award Recipient

For the 25th anniversary of SaskCanola, we created an award to honor outstanding individuals who have been instrumental in the success of the Saskatchewan canola industry over the years. The recipients of this award have made distinguished and exceptional contributions of knowledge, education and ongoing efforts to promote canola.

We were deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our friend and colleague Dave Marsh on April 24, 2023 - who we posthumously named our Canola Influencer Award recipient for 2023.

Dave was our long-time Controller, hired in 2010. He was a cheerful and friendly person to be around every day and we miss his presence dearly. Humble in nature, he would often say ‘I’m just here to pay the bills and keep the lights on.’ but he was so much more than that. He had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed a good visit over coffee and some form of chocolate. He was such a source of calm for our team, even in stressful times. He was the strong man in the storm and a quiet leader.

Dave had a profound impact on those that knew him and we are forever grateful for his leadership and friendship.

In acknowledgement of Dave's leadership contributions to the canola industry, SaskCanola has made a $1,000 donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.