AAAE Award Programs

We are always pleased to recognize the outstanding work of AAAE members as they work to fulfill their teaching, scholarship, and outreach expectations.  The AAAE awards system is designed to celebrate those who complete work in our field and provide an example of what a AAAE member should strive to contribute to the field.  On this page, find links to descriptions of the awards, information about award nominations and submissions, and get access to the list of past award winners.

Upcoming Award Deadlines and Calls for Awards 

 Region Next Submission Date Call for Nominations 
 National    See Table Below    See Table Below
 Western Typically due Mid July   
 North Central Typically due in September  
 Southern  November 17, 2025 (11:59pm CDT)  SR Call for Nominations 2026

Award Descriptions

 Award Title DescriptionEligibility
   

2026 National Award Deadlines

 Award  Due Date  Application
 AAAE Thesis & Dissertation Awards  February 13, 2026  Thesis & Dissertation

 Educator Awards 

  • Agricultural Communications Educator Award
  • Agricultural Leadership Educator Award
  • Agricultural Teacher Educator Award
  • Extension Educator Award
  • International Agricultural Educator Award

 


 February 13, 2026

 Educator Awards

 Outstanding Awards

  • Outstanding Researcher Award
  • Outstanding Teacher Award
  • Outstanding Early Career Member Award

 

 February 13, 2026

 Outstanding Researcher

 Outstanding Teacher

 Outstanding Early Career Member

 AAAE Fellows and Senior Fellows  March 2, 2026  AAAE Fellows
 AAAE Special Award  March 2, 2026  AAAE Special Award
 Retired Life Membership  March 2, 2026  AAAE Retired Life Membership
 Honorary Membership  March 2, 2026  Honorary Membership
 Memorial Briefs  May 1, 2026  Memorial Brief

Important changes for the awards process in 2026:

  1. Please look through the applications and accompanying rubrics carefully! Requirements and rubrics have changed for all applications.
  2. Distinguished Educator Awards have been renamed as Educator Awards.
  3. No more PDF fillable templates for awards. Please see award applications for details.


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