Nominate any California agricultural educator through Dec. 15
The California FFA Foundation, in partnership with Nationwide and the California Farm Bureau, is accepting nominations for California’s top agricultural teachers for a chance to be named Agricultural Educator of the Year. Nominate any California agricultural educator for the 2026-2027 Golden Owl Award through Dec. 15.
After the nomination period closes, a selection committee will evaluate nominations and select six regional finalists in California. The finalists will be recognized in front of their peers and students, receiving a personalized plaque and $500 award. One finalist will then be chosen as the grand prize winner, earning the 2026-2027 Agricultural Educator of the Year title for California, along with the Golden Owl Award trophy and an additional $3,000 to help fund future educational efforts.
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass, an FFA alum, highlighted the youth organization’s lasting influence on the agricultural community and the leaders who serve it.
“Farm Bureau sees firsthand the tremendous impact that FFA makes, as many of our current leaders across agriculture have roots in FFA,” Douglass said. “We are so appreciative of the hard-working ag teachers who provide a great foundation for FFA members that in turn benefits all of agriculture.”
Last year, the Golden Owl Award recognized 107 agricultural teachers, including 15 Agricultural Educators of the Year. This year, the award program will recognize leading agricultural teachers across 16 states: California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Utah.
In conjunction with the Golden Owl Award, Nationwide is donating $5,000 to the California FFA Foundation to further support the personal and professional growth of students, teachers and advisers.
To nominate, visit www.cognitoforms.com/CaliforniaFFAAssociation/GoldenOwlAwardApplication3.
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