New Jersey residents who are entering their senior year in high school this fall and are planning a career in agriculture or science may apply for the New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award.
The $500 award, sponsored by Amy Butewicz, a former New Jersey Equestrian of the Year, is meant to assist the recipient in beginning a future in agriculture. The qualifications for receiving the award include submitting a résumé along with an essay answering the question “How has your involvement within your respective nominating organization helped to shape your future career choice?” In addition, a contestant is required to be a current, active member of the New Jersey Equine Advisory Board and/or represented at the Youth Reception portion of the New Jersey State Agricultural Convention. The winner must attend the 55th annual New Jersey-Bred Equine Breeders Award Luncheon, to be held on Jan. 15, 2012. Mail résumé and essay by Dec. 15 to: NJDA, Attn: Debra Moscatiello, P.O. Box 330, Trenton, NJ 08625. For more information, contact Debra Moscatiello at 609-984-4389 or [email protected].