Nebraska FFA Foundation : Golden Owl Award

Golden Owl Award®

Presented by Nationwide®, the #1 insurer of farms and ranches in the U.S., the Nebraska FFA Foundation and the Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association, the Golden Owl Award® recognizes agricultural educators across Nebraska for their tremendous contributions to helping the next generation of agricultural leaders. Students, fellow teachers and other supporters can nominate their favorite agricultural teacher and summarize what makes him or her the best in the state.

Nominees have an opportunity to win great cash prizes and the title of Nebraska Agricultural Educator of the Year.

Prizes include:

$500 and an engraved plaque to each of the six honorees
$3,000 and the coveted Golden Owl Award® trophy to the grand prize winner (Nebraska Outstanding Agriculture Educator)

In conjunction with the Golden Owl Award®, Nationwide® is donating $5,000 to the Nebraska FFA Foundation to further support the personal and professional growth of teachers and advisors alike.

Click here to read the full contest rules.

Nominate your favorite agriculture teacher between October 1-December 31, 2023.

The Nebraska Golden Owl Awards are in collaboration with the following partners:

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Nomination Form

Nominator Information

Your Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Your Address

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What category best describes you?

Student
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Nominee Information

Agriculture Teacher's Name

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Please describe how this agriculture teacher's dedication to agriculture education, and his/her commitment and impact on today's youth make the teacher the best in the state in 1,000 words or less. (Required)