National Association of Agricultural Educators Award Programs Overview naae.org

NAAE Upper Division Scholarship Herman & Bobbie Wilson Eligible applicants: Students majoring in ag ed Awarded only during student teaching semester Apply the May before your student teaching semester *Previous recipients are not eligible Award: Each scholarship is $1500 Sponsor: Growth Energy, Herman & Bobbie Wilson (both as a special project of the National FFA Foundation) & National Geographic Learning | Cengage Learning. Submit applications online by May 15th. naae.org

NAAE "Teachers Turn the Key" Professional Development Scholarship Eligible Applicants: NAAE members in their second, third, or fourth year of teaching Recognition: Scholarship for registration to NAAE Convention Four (4) nights hotel (double occupancy with fellow TTTK participant) Airfare or mileage to attend the NAAE annual Convention Special programming during convention geared toward early career teachers Sponsor: Ram Trucks as a special project of the National FFA Foundation Submit applications online by May 15th. naae.org

NAAE Outstanding Young Member Eligible applicants: NAAE members who are in their third, fourth or fifth year of teaching at the time they apply are eligible for this award. (When the awards are presented at the subsequent NAAE convention, the award recipients will be in their fourth, fifth, or sixth year of teaching.) Recognition: Lodging and travel costs to NAAE convention for winner Registration to NAAE Convention Engraved plaque Luncheon held on behalf of winners Invitation to a special dinner held in winner’s honor **Previous regional winners not eligible to apply Sponsor: John Deere (As a special project of the National FFA Foundation) Submit applications online by May 15th. naae.org

NAAE Outstanding Ag Ed Teacher Award Eligible applicants: NAAE Members *Previous regional winners are not eligible to apply. Recognition: Lodging and travel costs to attend NAAE Convention for the winner Registration for convention Engraved plaque Invitation to a special dinner held in winner’s honor Sponsor: Caterpillar and Tractor Supply Company (As a special project of the National FFA Foundation) *sponsorship pending Submit applications online by May 15th. naae.org

NAAE Teacher Mentor Award Eligible applicants: NAAE Members *Previous regional recipients are not eligible to apply. Recognition: Travel stipend to attend the NAAE Convention Registration for convention Engraved plaque Sponsor: CEV Multimedia Submit applications online by May 15th. naae.org

NAAE Outstanding Middle/Secondary School Ag Ed Program Award Eligible applicants: Agricultural education programs in middle & secondary schools. *Previous winners may reapply for this award every 5 years Recognition: Lodging and travel costs to NAAE convention for one individual Registration for NAAE Convention for one individual Engraved plaque Invitation to a special dinner held in winners’ honor Partially sponsored by Monsanto (As a special project of the National FFA Foundation) Submit applications online by May 15th. naae.org

NAAE Outstanding Postsecondary/Adult Ag Ed Program Eligible Applicants: 2-year postsecondary institutions or full-time young farmer and adult ag ed programs. *Previous regional winners may reapply for this award every 5 years Recognition: Lodging and travel costs to attend NAAE Convention for winner Registration for convention Engraved plaque Invitation to a special dinner held in winner’s honor Sponsor: Monsanto (As a special project of the National FFA Foundation) Submit applications online by May 15th. naae.org

NAAE Ideas Unlimited Award Eligible Applicants: Any current NAAE member with an outstanding teaching idea. Recognition: Registration for the NAAE Convention Engraved plaque $400 travel stipend to attend NAAE convention and present a professional development workshop about their award-winning idea Sponsor: National Geographic Learning | Cengage Learning Applications must be submitted to NAAE office prior to regional conference for membership confirmation, then regional winner is submitted after regional conference. See your regional vice president for details. naae.org

NAAE Outstanding Cooperation Award Eligible Applicants: Organizations, agribusiness companies, administrators, and others who support agricultural education. Recognition: Engraved plaque at the NAAE annual Convention Registration to the NAAE Convention Plaque Sponsor: Forrest T. Jones & Company State winning applications should be brought to their respective NAAE Regional leadership conference for judging. naae.org

NAAE Outstanding Service Citation Eligible Applicants: Current and retired NAAE members who have made significant contributions to agricultural education at the state, regional, and national levels. Recognition: Engraved plaque presented at NAAE convention Registration to the NAAE Convention Sponsor: Goodheart Wilcox Publisher State winning applications should be brought to their respective NAAE Regional leadership conference for judging. naae.org

NAAE Lifetime Achievement Award Eligible Applicants: Retired NAAE members who have made significant contributions to agricultural education at the state, regional, and national levels. Recognition: Engraved plaque presented at NAAE convention Registration to the NAAE Convention Sponsor: Ford (As a special project of the National FFA Foundation) State winning applications should be brought to their respective NAAE Regional leadership conference for judging. naae.org

Professional State Association Award Eligible Applicants: State associations who have engaged in certain well- planned activities designed to serve the best interest of the members and the profession. Recognition: Recognition at the NAAE Convention Associations should submit applications to their Regional Vice President by September 1. naae.org

For more information about all NAAE award programs Contact NAAE at 1-800-509-0204 or visit naae.org naae.org