Awards, Contests, and Recognitions

WVACD and conservation districts offer several awards, contests, and special recognitions. From farms that have been in the family for centuries, to recognizing WV's environmental teachers, to honoring a Rookie Supervisor, WVACD appreciates the hard work that many people do all year long to make WV a stronger and healthier state. 

For the latest information on contests, please visit the WV Conservation Agency's Education Tab. www.wvca.us 

Contests include the following: 


  • Photo and Poster Contest (local, state, and national levels) - due at the July quarterly meeting 
  • Century Farm Program - Due to conservation districts February 1 . Districts send their winners to Ken Brown by April 1
  • Conservation Teacher of the Year - Due July 1 to WVACD Office
  • District of the Year (Conservation Education Award) - Due at the July quarterly meeting
  • WVACD Excellence in Conservation Communication Award - Due September 1 to the WVACD Office 
  • Rookie Supervisor of the Year Award - Due September 1 to the WVACD Office 
  • Samara Program - Test typically taken in the spring of the school year and results of the tests submitted to the local conservation district the last week of April. 
  • Carroll Greene Award - Due to WVCA September 1 

College Scholarships: 


Several $1,000 college scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who plan on majoring in an agricultural field. Applications are due to the WVACD office by the first Monday in March. 

Detailed Contest Information and Timeline

WVACD Awards Calendar.pdf
WVACD and Affiliated Awards and Contests Descriptions.pdf