NYAAE Awards

NYAAE, in conjunction with NAAE, maintains an extensive awards program to recognize the accomplishments of our many talented and dedicated members. We have awards for agricultural educators in every stage of their careers, from scholarships to lifetime achievement. Individuals who are recognized as award winners for NYAAE have the opportunity to represent the region and be recognized by the National Association of Agricultural Educators.

2027 NYAAE Award Areas:

• Member Excellence Awards

  • Outstanding Agriculture Teacher Award

  • Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award

  • Outstanding Middle/Secondary Agricultural Education Award

  • Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program Award

  • Teacher Mentor

  • Ideas Unlimited

• Impact Awards

  • Outstanding Service Award

  • Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Visionary Impact Award

• Teachers Turn the Key Professional Development Scholarship (2027 Information Coming Soon!)

2027 NYAAE Award Application Timeline:

Jan 7th: Nominations Close.

• Please complete the nomination form for each person you would like to nominate. Nominate yourself, your colleagues, or your community members!

  • Generally, teachers who have been nominated will complete their application, however, if you are nominating an organization or other non-teacher, you may be asked to assist in gathering information for their application.

Jan 21st: Notification and Completion of NYAAE Application

Feb. 11th: State Award Application due and Review process begins

March 4th: State Finalist notified - Complete NAAE applications

April 1st: Submit NAAE Applications to NYAAE to be judged

April 22nd: Feedback provided to finalist, all will submit to NAAE

May 14th: All NYAAE finalist submit Award application to NAAE.

June 22nd: NYAAE Award Winners recognized at the 2027 NYAAE Awards Banquet at the Oswegatchie Education Center