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