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ANDY MARKWART HORIZON AWARD
Andy Markwart Horizon Award
AAEA active or affiliate members age 35 or under may apply for the Andy Markwart Horizon award. Application deadline is April 15.
The Andy Markwart Horizon Award, presented by the AAEA Professional Improvement Foundation (PIF) and John Deere in a matching grant partnership, is an annual award given to an AAEA member who embodies the youthful vigor, energy, passion, dedication and creativity shown by Andy in his volunteer work for AAEA for many years. Andy, editor of The Furrow, died in 2006 from heart problems.
Each year, the award's winner receives a $2,500 stipend, which can be used for attending the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) annual Congress, the Agricultural Media Summit or a professional development class, seminar or workshop.
The Andy Markwart Horizon Award is being funded with a $25,000 grant over five years by John Deere (Andy's employer for many years prior to his death) and matching funds to be raised by PIF.
ANDY MARKWART HORIZON AWARD RECIPIENTS
2009 - Joy Carter, Georgia Peanut Commission
2008 - Corey Geiger, Hoard's Dairyman
2007 - Jamie Cole, The Progressive Farmer