Georgia Association of County Agricultural Agents

Purpose:    One hundred and fifty-nine of Georgia's 159 counties have livestock in them. The livestock industry is one of the fastest growing in the state. The 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, shows and project achievement. This award recognizes excellence by a GACAA member who has developed and carried out an outstanding Extension education program in livestock production and/or 4-H livestock project.

Eligibility:    All members of GACAA, in good standing with the association, with livestock production and/or 4-H livestock responsibility may be considered for the award. A person or county may be nominated for this award by their peers and not by themselves. An individual or county cannot enter in the year following a winning award.

Entry and Judging Criteria:    Entry should not exceed four pages and should reflect program activities and accomplishments within the past year. 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 Livestock Specialists and appointed member(s) of the GACAA Animal Science Committee.

Award:    Winning entry will receive a certificate, plus a $250 cash award sponsored by Georgia Beef Foundation.

Cash Award:   1st - $250 cash award plus certificate.

Award Timeline:    October 1 thru September 30

Entry Forms:          MS Word Entry Form            or           PDF Entry Form