Awards, Contests, and Recognitions
Awards, Contests, and Recognitions
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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:
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 WVCAC Secretary September 1
- Honorary Member & Member at Large - Due to WVACD Office September 15
College Scholarships:
College Scholarships:
Several $1,000 college scholarships offered by the WVACD and the Southern Bull Test 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.
Please see the application below. All applications should be utilizing the most recent application dated 11.1.2024.
WVACD Scholarship Application Fillable Version 11.1.24.pdfDetailed Contest Information and Timeline
Detailed Contest Information and Timeline
WVACD Awards Calendar3.pdfWVACD and Affiliated Awards and Contests Descriptions3.pdfPast Award Winners
Past Award Winners
Below are lists of past award winners for various contests. Please reference these lists prior to future nominations as many awards have limitations to how many times an individual can receive an award.
Honorary Member and Member at Large
Member at Large Full List.xlsxHonorary Members spread.xlsxCentury Farm
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