National Association of Agricultural Educators

Award Programs Overview

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NAAE Upper Division Scholarship

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:15 scholarships of $750.00 each

Sponsor: National Geographic Learning | Cengage

Learning & proceeds from the ticket raffle at the NAAE convention

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 who have not previously attended NAAE Convention

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 teachersSponsor:

Ram Trucks As a special project of the National FFA Foundation

Submit applications online by May 15th. naae.org

NAAE "Teachers Turn the Key" Professional Development

Scholarship

Changes in TTTK Program for 2015States may submit only one application per state. All eligible first-ranked state winning program applicants will be selected.

Changes in TTTK Program for 20162016 Applicants may apply if they have previously attended NAAE convention.

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NAAE Outstanding Young Member

Eligible applicants:

NAAE members who have completed at least 3 but not more

than 5 years of teaching. Teachers currently in their sixth year

of teaching may apply.

Recognition:

•Lodging and travel costs to NAAE convention for winner

•Registration to NAAE Convention

•Engraved plaque

•Luncheon held on behalf of winners

**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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National Agriscience Teacher of the Year Award

Eligible applicants:

NAAE members who have inspired and enlightened their students through engaging and interactive lessons in the science of agriculture. Teachers who have received this award or have been named as National Agriscience Teacher of the Year Finalists are ineligible to apply. *each state may submit one state winner for the national judging

Recognition:• Six regional winners will be selected• Winners will be recognized onstage at the National FFA Convention• Lodging and travel costs to attend NAAE Convention• Registration for the NAAE convention• Grant to purchase agriscience equipment/supplies (potential –

based on sponsorship)• Engraved plaque

Sponsor: PotashCorp (As a special project of the National FFA Foundation) *sponsorship pending

Submit applications online by May 15th.

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NAAE Outstanding 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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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

Sponsor: Monsanto & AGCO (As a special project of the

National FFA Foundation) *sponsorship pending

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 honorSponsor: Monsanto (As a special project of the

National FFA Foundation)Submit applications online by May 15th.

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NAAE Ideas Unlimited Award

Eligible Applicants:Any current NAAE member with an outstanding teaching idea*Must have been a member for 3 years previous to application or since he/she began teaching

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

Submit applications to NAAE office via email by May 15th

*Region 1 must submit by April 1.

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NAAE Outstanding Cooperation Award

Eligible Applicants:Organizations, agribusiness companies, 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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NAAE Outstanding Service Citation

Eligible Applicants:Current and retired NAAE members who have madesignificant contributions to agricultural education at

the state, regional, and national levels.

Recognition:• Engraved plaque presented at NAAE convention • Registration to the NAAE Convention

Sponsor: Monsanto (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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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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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 annual Convention

Associations should submit applications to their Regional Vice President by

September 1.

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For more information about all NAAE award programs

Contact NAAE at 1-800-509-0204

or visit naae.org

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