Sponsored by:    Georgia Cattlemen's Association & GACAA

Contact:    Animal Science Chair

Entry Deadline:    October 1

Purpose:    One hundred and fifty-nine of Georgia's 159 counties produce beef at a yearly value of over 300 million dollars. When the value of the land and equipment required for production is added, that investment total easily exceeds $2 billion. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension educational programs have had a significant impact on the transfer of technology. Research and Extension recommendations are presented to producers and youth through various forms of presentations such as meetings, T.V., radio, field days, news articles, newsletter, result demonstrations, livestock shows and project achievement. This award recognizes excellence by a GACAA member who has developed and carried out an outstanding Extension education program in beef production and/or 4-H beef project.

Eligibility:    All members of GACAA, in good standing with the association, with beef production and/or 4-H beef responsibility may be considered for he Award by submitting a written summary of their Extension program. An individual or county cannot enter in the year following a first place award. Winners will present program accomplishments at the GACAA Annual Meeting.

Entry and Judging Criteria:    Entry should not exceed four pages and should reflect program activities and accomplishments within the past three years. Judging of the entry will be based on (1) statement of a problem(s), (2) statement of educational objectives, (3) report of activities implemented, (4) evaluation of activities, and (5) overall creativity. A letter from the entrant's immediate supervisor verifying the information is to be attached. A one-page listing of any supporting materials is permissible, in addition to the four-page report. Additional materials will not be considered. Judges will include Extension Beef Specialists and appointed member(s) of The Georgia Beef Board and The Georgia Cattlemen's Association. Entry should include local cattlemen's association activities and state programs, such as, Georgia Pride, etc.

Award:    Winning entry will be displayed at the annual GACAA meeting. Award includes a commemorative plaque and the following cash award. The first place recipient will be asked to make a formal, oral presentation of his work at the GA convention.

Recipients must attend GACAA Annual Meeting/Professional Improvement Conference to receive awards, unless exempted by GACAA President because of extenuating circumstances. (Established by GACAA Board action, November, 2008)

Cash Award:   1st - $100, plaque, plus Georgia Cattlemen Association Convention trip for agent and spouse

Entry Form:    You may select either the Word or PDF format: