Award Programs

The award programs recognize and honor supporting partners and educational professionals of all career stages. Award recipients are recognized annually at the Summer Ag Ed Conference. IAAE Award Programs are made possible with support from the Iowa FFA Foundation. Our most recent recipients and honorees are showcased below! Applications are due February 1st unless otherwise noted. To access all award applications, click here.

 

Ideas Unlimited
Congratulations to Jennifer Dillon from Oelwein! The application is due annually at Region III Conference.
Lifetime Achievement
Congratulations to Dr. Robert Martin from Iowa State University! The application is due annually at Region III Conference.
Outstanding Administrator
Thank you Brandi Jessen from Lawton-Bronson for your outstanding support!
Outstanding Cooperation
Thank you Iowa State Fair Entry Department for your support! This national award application is due annually on May 15th.
Outstanding District Young Member (NC)
Congratulations to Hannah Jenkins from Rockford!
Outstanding District Young Member (NE)
Congratulations to Adam Sacquitne from Union at LaPorte City!
Outstanding District Young Member (NW)
Congratulations to Danielle James from LeMars!
Outstanding District Young Member (SC)
Congratulations to Levi Collins from Southeast Polk at Pleasant Hill!
Outstanding District Young Member (SE)
Congratulations to Gina Trower from Highland at Riverside!
Outstanding District Young Member (SW)
Congratulations to Taylor Brittain from Nodaway Valley at Greenfield!
Outstanding Early Career Teacher
Congratulations to Kevin Anderson from Des Moines!
Outstanding Middle/High School Program
Congratulations to Kevin Cooper and the Nevada Agricultural Education Department!
Outstanding Postsecondary Ag Program
Application is due February 1st
Outstanding Service Citation
Application is due at Region III Conference
Outstanding Teacher
Congratulations to Eric Kumm from South O'Brien at Paullina!
Teacher Mentor
Congratulations to Betsy Becker from Algona!
Teachers Turn the Key
Congratulations to Tess Mittag from Red Oak! Applicants must not have previously attended NAAE Conference
Upper Division Scholarship
Pre-service teachers are eligible to apply by May 15th