1. National Association of Agricultural Educators
Award Programs Overview
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2. 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.
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3. 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.
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4. 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.
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5. 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.
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6. 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.
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7. 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.
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8. 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.
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9. 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.
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10. 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.
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11. 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.
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12. 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.
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13. 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.
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