February 24th, 2012. Winnipeg, Manitoba; At the annual convention of the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers held in Winnipeg, Man. Feb.22nd-24th. Hudye Soil Services Inc. of Norquay, Sask. was awarded the”2011 Retailer of the Year”. The award is presented annually to a Canadian Agri-Retail that demonstrates * Exceptional Customer Service and Satisfaction * Effective Employee Relations * Business Innovation * Efficiency and Satisfaction * Environmental Stewardship * Community and Industry Leadership.

“The Board of Directors decision was unanimous in choosing Hudye Soil Services Inc. for this year’s award,” reported Delaney Ross Burtnack, President and CEO of the Canadian Association of AgriRetailers. Accepting the award was Braden Hudye President of Hudye Soil Services Inc., brother James Hudye, V.P., sister Fallon Hudye, Sec.-Tres. and cousin Nathan Hudye, Director. “In our industry this is the Oscars, and we are so proud to have earned this recognition by our peers” commented Braden Hudye.