NACAA

PURPOSE

To recognize an NACAA member who has developed and carried out an outstanding extension educational program in farm and ranch financial management.

Support provided by: Monsanto

ELIGIBILITY

All NACAA members in good standing with their state associations are eligible. Team entries are permitted. All team members need not be current members of NACAA. However, only NACAA members will receive award recognition. State Extension Programs Chairs are eligible but must follow established guidelines. Application must be signed by a current NACAA member.

Entries will not be considered unless all required signatures are complete on the application form.

ENTRY

Submitting entry electronically is encouraged. Complete general application form and submit with entry that should not exceed 1200 words. Entry should reflect program activities and accomplishments within the past three years.

Entry should be organized and will be evaluated on the following criteria: Educational Objectives, Program Activities, Teaching Methods, Results, Impact Statement, and Evaluation. The score sheet for all Extension Programs is located on page 8.

Send no more than three (3) supporting documents.

Abstract is required with application. If team entry, team member names on the abstract must be the same as on the application form. See page 12 for abstract example and format that must be followed. If submitting by regular mail, both a written and electronic copy of the abstract are required.

AWARDS

Donors are being solicited for these awards. If adequate donor funds are secured, the National Winner will receive up to $500; three National Finalists up to $250; and state winners up to $50. These cash awards are not cumulative. The Executive Program Committee reserves the right to adjust awards based on the availability of donor funds.

The National Winner will present his/her program during the NACAA AM/PIC. Length of presentation should be 10 minutes maximum. Consult AM/PIC Program for time and location. Tickets will be required for Brown Bag Luncheon (if offered). Inquire for tickets at registration.

In the event of a team winning entry, one cash prize in the amount indicated along with an appropriate certificate/plaque will be given only to NACAA members of the team.

All entries will be judged with a designated number of abstracts selected for publication in the AM/PIC Proceedings.

DEADLINE

Entry must be in possession of your Extension Programs Committee State Chair by March 15, 2007.

State Chairs should send all state entries, with the winning entry designated, to their region Vice Chair by April 1, 2007.