AWARDS AND HONORS

The following are state, regional and national distinctions awarded to teachers and programs from Connecticut through the National Association of Agriculture Educators and our affiliate Region VI.
The application details, rubrics and instructions for the 2019 NAAE awards are now updated and available. Please access any award application and information through the NAAE website
national agriscience teacher of the year
Recipients of this award have been recognized both regionally (VI) and nationally by the National Association of Agriculture Educators as individuals that have inspired and enlightened their students through engaging and interactive lesson ins the science of agriculture.
​Bethany Knowlton, 2012
outstanding young member award
​Recipients of this award have been recognized both regionally (VI) and nationally by the National Association of Agriculture Educators to recognize young teacher's participation in professional activities.
​Sarah Larose, 2014
Jennifer Cushman, 2013
Bethany Royer, 2011
Mia Haaland, 2003
outstanding agriculture education teacher award
​Recipients of this award have been recognized both regionally (VI) and nationally by the National Association of Agriculture Educators as individuals who are conducting the highest quality agricultural education program. This award recognizes leadership in civic, community, agriculture/agribusiness and professional activities.
​Amanda Thomson, 2013
Bonnie Kegler, 2008
​William Davenport, 2004
outstanding secondary program award
​​Recipients of this award have been recognized both regionally (VI) and nationally by the National Association of Agriculture Educators are outstanding agriculture education programs in a Middle and/or Secondary School.
​Killingly High School, 2006
Nonnewaug High School, 2004
teacher mentor award
​​Recipients of this award have been recognized both regionally (VI) and nationally by the National Association of Agriculture Educators as individuals that have motivated young agriculture education to enter and stay in the teaching profession.
​William Davenport, 2007
​Shelly Roy, 2006
ideas unlimited award
​​Recipients of this award have been recognized both regionally (VI) and nationally by the National Association of Agriculture Educators as an opportunity for members to exchange classroom, SAE, leadership and other teaching ideas.
​Cheryl Matthewson, 2005
Outstanding Service citation
​Recipients of this award have been recognized both regionally (VI) and nationally by the National Association of Agriculture Educators as current and retired NAAE members who have made significant contributions to agriculture education at the state, regional and national levels.
​Dr. Patricia Jepson, 2016
Lifetime achievement award
​Recipients of this award have been recognized both regionally (VI) and nationally by the National Association of Agriculture Educators as retired NAAE members who have made significant contributions to agriculture education at the state, regional, and national levels.
​Burton Harrison Griffin, 2017
teachers turn the key professional development scholarship
​Recipients of this scholarship have been recognized by the CAAE and the National Association of Agriculture Educators (NAAE) as young teachers, who are in their second, third or fourth year of teaching at the time they apply, who have participated in professional activities and are eligible for professional development at the NAAE Convention.
​Jennifer Jedd, 2017
Melissa Cunningham, 2015
Michael Kingsbury, 2014
Sarah Oliver, 2013
Danielle Jeffries, 2012
Megan Royer, 2011
Jennifer Cushman, 2010
Dollie Harvey and Courtney Johnson, 2009
Bethany Royer, 2008
Brenda Wildes, 2007
Virginia Keith, 2004
upper division ag education scholarship
​​​Recipients of this scholarship have been recognized both regionally (VI) and nationally by the National Association of Agriculture Educators as students who are majoring in agricultural education. Recipients will receive one $1500 scholarship to be used toward expenses associated with degree attainment in the agriculture education field.
​Corey Thomas, 2016