Sponsored by:    Georgia Pecan Growers Association (GPGA)

Contact:    Dr. Lenny Wells

Entry Deadline:    September 12

Purpose:   To recognize County Agents who have developed and implemented educational and applied research programs to support the professionals in Georgia's Pecan Industry.

Eligibility:   All County Agents are eligible for this award. All state staff are ineligible.

Entry and Judging Criteria:   Entries will be evaluated on the development of programmatic efforts for the advancement of information to Pecan Producers. Applicants should:

1. Submit a 500 word outline or summary of an educational program, project, or applied research that occurred in the previous year;

2. Be sure to highlight one example that demonstrates problem solving, creativity, and impact.
    For an applied research project, the project must follow the scientific model with results having direct application to improving production or profitability.

3. Send any documentation that supports your application (no more than 3 pages please), which may include:
    Printed program, book or bulletin, posters, video tape, CD, DVD, website, etc.

Entries will be evaluated by a committee of Extension Specialists and the President of the Georgia Pecan Growers Association.

Award:    $200 plus Plaque

Cash Award:   

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)

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