Tenure Awards
The Agriculture Teachers Association presents awards in honor of years of membership in the Agriculture Teachers Association. Awards are given in 5-year increments starting with year 5 of membership and continue until retirement. Awards are presented during the Professional Development Conference. Tenure awards are given in the year completed.
Please note if you have registered for conference your tenure has already been advanced on your ATAT Online account. The number showing is for the 2025-2026 year.
Click here to see who will be recognized at this year's conference. If you feel you should be on the list this year and do not see your name please email Karen Jones at karen@texasagteachers.org.
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Outstanding Teacher Awards
Split into three experience levels, these awards acknowledge agriculture science teachers who have shown a strong commitment to teaching and student success; excellence in teaching practices; a record of outstanding teaching effectiveness within and outside the classroom; effective course program development equally reflecting each component of the 3 Circle Model; and the ability to inspire, promote, and sustain students’ growth.
Please use the form below to submit nominations for a teacher you believe is Outstanding- including yourself!
2025 Outstanding Teacher Nomination Form
The application window for these awards will open on April 1st and close May 1st. Winners will be selected by the Area Coordinators and Board Members at Area Convention. Those finalists will then be sent to a panel of outside jurors, who may be sponsors, industry leaders, or other stakeholders in the profession. The winners will be announced at the Agriculture Teachers Association Professional Development Conference.
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Hall of Fame
The Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame exists to recognize and honor agricultural science teachers whose careers, achievements, and contributions stand exemplary. Inductees are known as well-rounded professionals that have proven their success with FFA activities, in the classroom, as well as community involvement. They have proven their desire to provide students with opportunities for premier leadership, personal growth and career success over a significant period of time. The application can be accessed here.
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Agriculture Teachers Association Awards
The Agriculture Teachers Association presents awards to recognize members and supporters who have shown outstanding support to Texas agriculture science and FFA programs. Awards are presented at the Association's Professional Development Conference.
Agriculture Teachers Association Awards Categories
Outstanding School Administrator Award
Outstanding Chapter Advocate Award
Outstanding Publication Award
Outstanding Audio Broadcast Award
Outstanding Television Station Award
Outstanding Chapter Publicity Award
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Association Hero Award and Champion Awards
The Agriculture Teachers Association is fortunate to have countless sponsors, supporters and stakeholders. The generous support of our donors helps empower agricultural science education and FFA opportunities. Every year we honor select individuals by presenting them with our Hero Award and Champion Awards as a toke of our gratitude.
Agricultural Education Hero Award Recipients (Formally the VIP Award)-
This Award recognizes an individual or individuals who promote and support agricultural education across the state to promote its value and importance in education.
2017 - Randy Watson
2018 - Dan Taylor
2019 - Jay Eudy
2020 - Marcus Hill
2021 - Jerome Tymrak
2022 - Dr. Steve Forsythe
2023 - Ron Whitson
2024 - Gerald Young
2025 - Barney McClure
ATAT Champion Award Recipients
This award is presented to individual(s) who support the goals of the ATAT organization by supporting it's activities and programs through a variety of methods.
2017 - Gordon Davis
2019 - Herman and Bobbie Wilson
2020 - Mitchell Dale
2021 - Jake Paine
2022 - Rex Isom
2023 - Bill Priefert
2024- Greg Crouchley
2025 - Texas Farm Bureau - Si Cook and Whit Weems
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Legislative Awards
The Legislative Awards recognizes a Texas legislator who has stood up for Agriculture Education over the course of a session.
Legislative Award Recipients
2020 - Rep. DeWayne Burns, District 58
2020 - Rep. Donna Howard, District 48
2021 - Rep. Trent Ashby, District 57
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NAAE Awards
NAAE maintains an awards program to recognize the accomplishments of our many talented and dedicated members. The following awards require state judging. Applicants must be NAAE members.
The deadline to have applications turned in to NAAE is May 15, 2025.
Outstanding Agriculture Teacher Award
This NAAE Outstanding Agriculture Teacher Award celebrates the dedication of NAAE members who foster boundless classroom and limitless learning for their students. This award recognizes their role in shaping the future and honors their contributions to developing the next generation of citizens and agricultural leaders. Recipients are recognized for their program development innovation as well as their commitment to lifelong learning. Each applicant must have been a NAAE member the five (5) previous years or continuously since the applicant began teaching. The Outstanding Agriculture Teacher Award is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company. Access award application instructions here.
Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award
At every age and every stage, we are entrusted with future leaders who will change the world. The NAAE Outstanding Early Career Teacher award recognizes beginning educators, fostering their growth, and celebrating their professional engagement. Early career NAAE members are the foundation of our organization, and this award looks to celebrate their accomplishments and support them throughout their careers. Each applicant must have been a NAAE member the three (3) previous years or continuously since the applicant began teaching. Access award application instructions here.
Outstanding Middle/Secondary Program Award
A goal of NAAE is to promote outstanding programs in agricultural education and effectively communicate success stories. The Outstanding Middle/Secondary School Ag Ed Program Award seeks to recognize agriculture programs at the middle and high school level that are creating boundless classrooms and providing limitless learning for their students. The award specifically highlights the achievements and growth of the program over the last five years (2020-2025). Access award application instructions here.
Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program Award
The Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program Award honors postsecondary institutions, farm business management programs, full-time young farmer and adult agricultural education programs who are developing humble leaders energized by shaping the future of agriculture one student or adult at a time. This application should highlight the growth and successes of the program over the last five years (2020-2025). Access award application instructions here.
Teacher Mentor Award
The NAAE Teacher Mentor awards embodies the profound impact of “Leading and Learning Together.” The motivation for an agriculture teacher's career choices can be traced back to the influence of an exceptional mentor. Access award application instructions here.
Ideas Unlimited Award Application
The Ideas Unlimited award opens the doors to a world of boundless classrooms and limitless learning opportunities for active members at every age and in every stage of their careers. NAAE members have the opportunity to exchange classroom, experiential learning, leadership, and other teaching ideas. The idea may be original or drawn from collective inspiration. Applicants are invited to showcase its implementation and how the idea can enhance agricultural education through this award category. Each applicant must have been a NAAE member the three previous years or continuously since he/she began teaching. There are no restrictions limiting the number of times an individual can win the regional contest.
Access award application instructions here.
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