Past Individual Award Winners

Awards Archive

Download a complete list of NAADA Award winners from 1992 to present.

2024 Award Winners

Above and Beyond Partner Award
Philip Bass, University of Idaho

Corporate Partner Award
Florida Nursery Growers & Landscape Association
North Carolina Seedsmen's Association

Founders Distinguished Service Award
Jordan Moseley, Auburn University

Jane Longley-Cook Volunteer Service Award
Roni Crain

Ray A. Miller Professional Achievement Award
Danica Kirkpatrick, Purdue University College of Agriculture

Ruby C. McSwain Outstanding Philanthropist Award
Bill and Barbara Huffman

Up and Coming Award
Heather James, University of Minnesota

Volunteer Service Award
Paula Woodall, NC State University

Mulberry Honor Society Award
Ashley Grant - Auburn University 


2023 Award Winners

Above and Beyond Partner Award
Linda Martin, The Ohio State University

Corporate Partner Award
North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, North Carolina State University
Trimble, The Ohio State University

Founders Distinguished Service Award
Adam Cahill, The Ohio State University

Ray A. Miller Professional Achievement Award
Emily Wickham, The Ohio State University
Heidi Williams, Oklahoma State University

Ruby C. McSwain Outstanding Philanthropist Award
Tony Avent, North Carolina State University
Micky Scott, Clemson University

Up and Coming Award
Zachary Brown, Purdue University

Volunteer Service Award
Pam & Russ Hyatt, University of Florida


2022 Award Winners

Above and Beyond Partner Award
John Dooley, Virginia Tech

Corporate Partner Award
Florida Strawberry Growers Association, University of Florida
Tyson, University of Arkansas 

Founders Distinguished Service Award
Sennah Honea, Clemson

Ray A. Miller Professional Achievement Award
Elaine Turner, University of Florida

Ruby C. McSwain Outstanding Philanthropist Award
Fryar Family, University of Arkansas

Up and Coming Award
Caitlin Conrad, The Ohio State University
Jessica Fife, University of Georgia 

Volunteer Service Award
Darlene Millard, University of Arkansas


2021 Award Winners

Above and Beyond Partner Award
Dr. Andy Pulte, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture

Corporate Partner Award
Northwest Farm Credit Services

Founders Distinguished Service Award
Paula Beecher, Clemson

Ray A. Miller Professional Achievement Award
Katie Black, Clemson

Ruby C. McSwain Outstanding Philanthropist Award
Dr. Damona Doye, Oklahoma State University

Up and Coming Award
Faith Brooks-Mason, Michigan State

Volunteer Service Award
Morris Steen, University of Florida


2020 Award Winners

Above and Beyond Partner Award
Lou Anella, Oklahoma State University

Corporate Partner Award
Golden LEAF Foundation.

Founders Distinguished Service Award
Jamie Lucero, Virginia Tech

Ray A. Miller Professional Achievement Award
Amanda Martin, Louisiana State University

Ruby C. McSwain Outstanding Philanthropist Award
Joe and Debbie Gordon, North Carolina State University

Ruby C. McSwain Outstanding Philanthropist Award
Noel and Sandra Stuckman, Michigan State University

Up and Coming Award
Brandon Guillory, Louisiana State University

Up and Coming Award
Will Staggers, Mississippi State University

Volunteer Service Award
Ben Carter, Purdue University