ELKO - The Nevada Cattlemen's Association has started its 11th annual quest for "Teacher Of The Year" candidates. The association is asking for the public's help in soliciting nominations from school principals and fellow teachers. The deadline for submitting nominations is Oct. 10.
Nominations must meet the following criteria: any kindergarten through eighth grade teacher, submission of NCA Teacher of the Year application form, and an attached outline of the nominee's curriculum that has integrated a unit about agriculture.
For example, a nominee might be a teacher who teaches a one-week segment on agriculture and its importance to Nevada.
Nominations will be accepted from any member of Nevada Cattlemen's Association, Nevada CattleWomen's Association, Nevada WoolGrowers Association, and Nevada Farm Bureau Federation, a presently employed Nevada teacher, or the principal of the school which employs the nominee.
The winner of the award will receive a $1,000 stipend to use on school supplies, donated by Nevada Agriculture Foundation. The award recipient will also be recognized during the Nevada Cattlemen's Association's annual awards banquet on Nov. 16 in Sparks.
The Nevada Cattlemen's Association believes the future of the livestock industry lies in the education of the generations to come, as students explore new and innovative methods of sustainability.
The NCA encourages all principals and teachers to re-submit nominations from past years. Nominations should be mailed to the Nevada Cattlemen's Association, Re: Research and Education Committee, P.O. Box 310 Elko, NV 89803.
For more information on the award, or to request a nomination form, please contact Nevada Cattlemen's Association at (775) 738-9214 or send an e-mail to nca@nevadabeef.org.[[In-content Ad]]
