Awards

Teacher Recognition

Vernier Software & Technology and CASE 4 Learning support the CASE awards program. Two award winners, one in each category, are selected annually. 

To print the full Awards Application Packet, click here.

 

CASE Model Teacher Award

The CASE Model Teacher Award recognizes an agriculture educator who teaches CASE courses with the highest fidelity. Ideal award candidates facilitate CASE instruction in a model learning environment with proper classroom, laboratory, and/or shop space and prescribed equipment, supplies, and materials. Model Teachers offer a structured sequence of CASE courses and scaffold student learning. CASE Model Teachers may also leverage support through the school district and the local community, agricultural industry, and/or state, regional, or national grants.

 

CASE Innovation Award

The CASE Innovation Award highlights creative classroom and teaching approaches as CASE Certified teachers implement and promote CASE. Ideal innovations include but are not limited to classroom instruction, assessment strategies, social media, technology integration, industry partnerships, university partnerships, and state or regional collaboration.

 

Eligibility

Must be a CASE Certified teacher currently teaching at least one CASE course.

Teachers should plan to attend the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo.

 

Prizes

2025 National FFA Convention Package that includes:

• Plaque presented during Awards Presentation at CASE Booth
• CASE Award Recipients Meet & Greet at CASE Booth
• Invitation to co-present a convention workshop and/or lab
• National FFA Center Pave the Way Brick placed in your honor ($250.00 Value)
• $1,250 in products from Vernier Software & Technology

 

CASE Teacher Awards are made possible by:

          

 

 

CASE Legacy Award

The CASE Legacy Award recognizes CASE-certified teachers who have fully embraced the CASE 4 Learning initiative. Teachers who gain all CASE course certifications will be recognized at the following National FFA Convention. The award's first recipient, Ms. Barb Lemmer of Marion, Iowa, is a 42-year veteran teacher who was the first to attain this noteworthy milestone in 2023. The CASE Team is excited to present and dedicate the CASE Legacy Award in honor of Ms. Barb Lemmer. 

Award:  Plaque presented during Awards Presentation at CASE Booth 

Timeline: Teacher certifications will be reviewed at the end of each CASE Institute season (August). 

 

 

CASE Lead Teacher and Host of the Year Award 

Summer professional development, Lead Teachers, and Hosts are eligible for nomination and recognition during the CASE Institute season. 

Application Timeline:    CASE Institute Season (May-August)

Award: Recipients are recognized annually at Lead Teacher Orientation

 

2024 CASE Host of the Year

Dr. Chris Eck, Oklahoma State University

 

2024 CASE Lead Teacher of the Year 

Jessica Helsinger, Ohio

 

CASE Institute Awards are made possible by: