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2008 AAEA Award Entries are Due April 15 Enter the 2008 AAEA awards programs! The new entry forms for Writing, Design, Photography and MarComm are available here. The deadline for photography is a bit earlier this year - Christine McClintic must RECEIVE your photo entries by April 15, 2008, in order for them to be considered. For the other three programs, the POSTMARK deadline is April 15. Please read the entry rules on the forms carefully. We're going digital with Design this year - except for the overall issue and special publication categories, all entries will consist of a PDF file of the design plus one tear sheet. See the entry form for specs and how to name your files. For MarComm, we've simplified the entry process and reduced the number of sets you need to send for each entry. As always, you need to be a current AAEA member in order to enter. That means renewing your dues and/or joining as a new member by the entry deadline if your dues are not up to date. Let us know if you have questions: Andy Markwart Horizon Award AAEA and its Professional Improvement Foundation (PIF) are pleased to announce year two of the Andy Markwart Horizon Award program. We are now accepting applications (form is here) on the AAEA Web site, which are due April 15, 2008. The program is provided through a grant from John Deere and PIF. It honors Andy Markwart, a member and leader of AAEA who died suddenly from heart complications in 2005. Our first winner in 2007 was Jamie Cole of The Progressive Farmer magazine. The program 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. The winner will be an AAEA member 35 and younger (affiliate or active). The winner will be named at the 2008 Agricultural Media Summit in Florida. The winner will receive a $2,500 stipend. The stipend can be used for attending the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists annual meeting, the AMS meeting or a special class, seminar, workshop, etc., that will be approved by AAEA and John Deere. This stipend will be awarded to an AAEA member who exemplifies the youthful vigor, energy, passion, dedication and creativity shown by Andy in his volunteer work for AAEA for many years. "Our first winner, Jamie Cole, was a terrific example of just the kind of person eligible for this award," says Den Gardner, AAEA executive director. "Andy's tireless efforts and enthusiasm will always be remembered and the AAEA member selected each year will typify Andy's volunteerism and spirit." The AAEA Board of Directors and PIF Trustees encourage members eligible to apply for the award. If you are older than 35, encourage a younger member to apply! DSA Nominations Due April 30 Deadline for nominating someone for the AAEA Distinguished Service Award is April 30, 2008. Click here for the 2008 nomination form. Send nominations to: Contact Larry with questions: (785) 628-1117; ldreiling@aol.com |
