Seven Ag Teachers Named Golden Owl Finalists
The Kansas FFA Foundation announced the seven district-level finalists for the 2026 Golden Owl recognition — ag teachers from across the state who were nominated by students, parents, colleagues, and community members for their exceptional service to students, FFA chapters, and their communities. Each district finalist will receive a $500 check and an engraved plaque […]
Kansas FFA Golden Owl Recipient Announced
Melissa Bertz, agricultural education teacher and FFA Advisor at Prairie View High School in the East Central FFA District, received the 2025 Kansas State Golden Owl Award during the 97th Kansas FFA Convention, May 28–30, 2025, on the Kansas State University campus. Bertz has taught for 40 years, including 7 years at Prairie View, and […]
Steve Buss of Jefferson West High School Named Northeast District Finalist for the Kansas Golden Owl Award®
MERIDEN, Kan. – The Kansas FFA, in partnership with Nationwide, proudly recognizes Steve Buss, an agricultural educator at Jefferson West High School, as the Northeast District finalist for the 2025 Golden Owl Award. Buss was selected through nominations submitted from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, recognizing her outstanding contributions to agricultural education and […]
Emma Lehmann of Neodesha High School Named Southeast District Finalist for the Kansas Golden Owl Award®
Manhattan, Kan. – The Kansas FFA, in partnership with Nationwide, proudly recognizes Emma Lehmann, an outstanding agricultural educator at Neodesha High School, as the Southeast District finalist for the 2025 Golden Owl Award. From October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, nominations were submitted statewide to honor agricultural educators who inspire and impact their students […]
Kelly Sipes of Stanton County High School Named Southwest District Finalist for the Kansas Golden Owl Award®
JOHNSON CITY, Kan. – The Kansas FFA, in partnership with Nationwide, proudly recognizes Kelly Sipes, an agricultural educator at Stanton County High School, as the Southwest District finalist for the 2025 Golden Owl Award. Sipes was selected through nominations submitted from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, recognizing her outstanding contributions to agricultural education […]
Elissa Mullinix of Manhattan High School Named North Central District Finalist for the Kansas Golden Owl Award®
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas FFA, in partnership with Nationwide, proudly recognizes Elissa Mullinix, an agricultural educator at Manhattan High School, as the North Central District finalist for the 2025 Golden Owl Award. Mullinix was selected through nominations submitted from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, recognizing her outstanding contributions to agricultural education and […]
Lauren VanAllen of Clearwater High School Named South Central District Finalist for the Kansas Golden Owl Award®
CLEARWATER, Kan. – The Kansas FFA, in partnership with Nationwide, proudly recognizes Lauren VanAllen, an agricultural educator at Clearwater High School, as the South Central District finalist for the 2025 Golden Owl Award. VanAllen was selected through nominations submitted from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, recognizing her outstanding contributions to agricultural education and […]