Sponsored by:    Georgia Conservation Tillage Alliance

Contact:    Professional Excellence Chair

Entry Deadline:    October 19

Purpose:    To recognize GACAA members who conduct quality education programs and to give members the opportunity to participate in a quality professional development event.

Eligibility:    All members of GACAA, in good standing with the association may be considered for the Award by submitting a written summary of their Extension program in Conservation Tillage. 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

Statement of problems	10 points
Educational Objectives	30 points
Activity including teaching methods	30 points
Evaluation	30 points

A letter from the entrant's immediate supervisor verifying the report is to be attached. Accessory supporting materials will not be considered. A one page listing of all supporting materials is allowed in addition to the four page report. This may be an individual entry or a county entry.

Award to be based on total County Conservation Tillage Educational Program: Meetings, field trips, newsletters, mass media, result demonstrations, etc.

Award:    Participants to be recognized at GACAA Annual Meeting and receive certificates and cash awards.

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:    First Place, $200; Second place, $100; Third Place, $75

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