Past Individual Award Winners

Awards Archive

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

2025 Award Winners

Frontline Award 
Jenai Collins
University of Florida IFAS and College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Debbie Dunham
Purdue University College of Agriculture 

Above and Beyond Award
Scott Sager
University of Florida School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

Ruby C. McSwain Outstanding Philanthropist Award 
Bailey Family
University of Minnesota 

The Hand Foundation 
University of Florida IFAS and College of Agricultural and Life Sciences 

Ray A. Miller Professional Achievement Award 
Kyle Bymaster
Purdue University College of Agriculture 

Volunteer Service Award 
Beth Pugh Farrell 
North Carolina State University 

Up and Coming Award
Luke Brenneman
Purdue University College of Agriculture 

2024 Award Winners

Above and Beyond 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
North Carolina 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
The Ohio State University
Trimble 

Founders Distinguished Service Award
Adam Cahill
The Ohio State University 

Ray A. Miller Professional Achievement Award
Emily Wickman
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
Virginia Tech 
University of Florida
University of Arkansas
Tyson 

Founders Distinguished Service Award
Sennah Honea
Clemson University 

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

Ruby C. McSwain Outstanding Philanthropist Award
Fryer Family
University of Arkansas 

Volunteer Service Award
Darlene Millard
University of Arkansas 

Up and Coming Award
Caitlin Conrad
The Ohio State University

Jessica Fife
University of Georgia 

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 University 

Ray A. Miller Professional Achievement Award 
Katie Black
Clemson University 

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

Up and Coming Award
Faith Brooks-Mason
Michigan State University 

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

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