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 to the IAAE District VPs by January 31st unless otherwise noted. To review the application process and timeline, click here. All award applications and information can be found here.

 

Ideas Unlimited
Congratulations to Sarah Proctor from North Union! The application is due annually at Region III Conference.
Lifetime Achievement
Congratulations to Dave Tometich, retired instructor from Muscatine!
Outstanding Administrator
Thank you Clint Christopher from Muscatine for your outstanding support!
Outstanding Cooperation
This national award application is due annually on May 15th.
Outstanding District Young Member (NC)
Congratulations to Johanna Peterson from Southeast Valley!
Outstanding District Young Member (NE)
Congratulations to Cassie Hosek from Center Point Urbana!
Outstanding District Young Member (NW)
Congratulations to Katie Bush from South Central Calhoun!
Outstanding District Young Member (SC)
Congratulations to Alison Reuvers from Colfax-Mingo!
Outstanding District Young Member (SE)
Congratulations to Kristy Thomann from Cedar Rapids Prairie!
Outstanding District Young Member (SW)
Congratulations to Tieryn Tucker from Denison!
Outstanding Early Career Teacher
Congratulations to Jamie Pudenz from Aplington-Parkersburg!
Outstanding Middle/High School Program
Congratulations to the West Liberty Ag Education program!
Outstanding Postsecondary Ag Program
Applications are due at a pre-determined deadline.
Outstanding Service Citation
Application is due at Region III Conference
Outstanding Teacher
Congratulations to Carlton Ness from South Hamilton!
Teacher Mentor
Congratulations to Elsa Schmidt from Mid-Prairie!
Teachers Turn the Key
Congratulations to Ryan Faught from Forest City! Applicants must not have previously attended NAAE Conference.
Upper Division Scholarship
Pre-service teachers are eligible to apply by May 15th