In 2026, Outstanding Teacher nominees will be provided by the Board of Directors from each area. Each area will provide a nominee from each category, who will be evaluated against others across the state once their application is completed. If you know of an outstanding teacher, please contact your board members to make that recommendation.

Split into three experience levels, Young, Mid-Career, and Experienced, 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.