GIFS CEO receives King Charles III Coronation Medal

Apr 17, 2025

Dr. Steven Webb (PhD), Chief Executive Officer of the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), was recently awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

The medal, which was created to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III in 2023, is presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution to Canada or a Canadian province.

Webb was nominated for the medal by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, which noted his partnership in contributing to a Canada of thriving business opportunities, a strong economy and a better life for all.

Webb said he’s honoured to receive this award, describing it as a testament to GIFS’ world-class team and its expanding role in delivering innovative products and services that strengthen Canada’s economy and benefit stakeholders.

“Innovation is a team sport and we live that every day at the Global Institute for Food Security,” said Webb, who returned to Canada in 2019 to lead GIFS after working for almost two decades in the United States.

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Video: California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

Willy may be small, but he’s become an indispensable partner on owner Marshal Hagedorn’s forestry and cattle operations in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties. Adopted in 2023, he quickly found his place on the ranch, helping manage critters, tagging along for long days in the woods, and offering unwavering companionship during demanding logging work.

Willy has even taken naturally to moving cattle, surprising calves (and more than a few full-grown cows!) with his burst of energy from the tall grass. As Marshal put it: “He goes with me everywhere every single day.”

Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.