New Jersey residents who are seniors in high school and are planning a career in agriculture or science may apply for the New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award. One winner will be selected and awarded a scholarship to honor their achievements.
The New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award, sponsored by Amy Butewicz, a former New Jersey Equestrian of the Year, was started because of her desire to give back to the community, according to a press release.
The scholarship, worth $500, is meant to assist its recipients in beginning their future in agriculture.
The qualifications for receiving the award include submitting an application, a résumé, and an essay answering the question, “How has your involvement within your respective nominating organization helped to shape your future career choice?” An applicant is required to be a current active member of an organization either on the New Jersey Equine Advisory Board and/or represented at the youth reception portion of the New Jersey State Agricultural Convention.
Each organization on the New Jersey Equine Advisory Board and participant of the state agricultural convention is able to nominate a maximum of two contestants.
The winner will read his or her essay at the annual New Jersey Bred Equine Breeders Award Luncheon on Jan. 26.
Mail application, résumé and essay by Jan. 2 to NJDA, attn: Lynn Mathews, P.O. Box 330, Trenton, NJ 08625.
For more information, call Lynn Mathews at 609-292-2888.