Presented by Nationwide®, the #1 insurer of farms and ranches in the U.S., and the Kansas FFA Foundation, the Golden Owl Award® recognizes agricultural educators for their tremendous contributions to helping the next generation of agricultural leaders. Students, parents, fellow teachers and other supporters can nominate their favorite agricultural teacher and summarize what makes him or her the best in the state.
Nominees can win the distinction of being Kansas Agricultural Educator of the Year and the following prizes:
- $500 and an engraved plaque to each district winner
- $3,000 and the coveted Golden Owl Award trophy to each state’s grand prize winner (Agricultural Educator of the Year)