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For Immediate Release: September 9, 2015
Contact: Lynne Richmond (609) 633-2954
lynne.richmond@ag.state.nj.us听

(TRENTON) 鈥� 樱花视频 residents who are in their senior year in high school this year and are planning a career in agriculture or science may apply for the 樱花视频 Agricultural Achievement Award.听 One winner will be selected and awarded a $500 scholarship to honor their achievements.

The 樱花视频 Agricultural Achievement Award, sponsored by Dr. Amy Butewicz, a former 樱花视频 Equestrian of the Year, was started because of her desire to give back to the community.听 This scholarship is meant to assist its recipient in beginning their future in agriculture.

The qualifications for receiving this award include submitting an application, found here , a resume along with an essay answering the question, 鈥淗ow has your involvement within your respective nominating organization helped to shape your future career choice?鈥�

In addition, a contestant is required to be a current, active member of an organization either on the 樱花视频 Equine Advisory Board and/or represented at the Youth Reception portion of the 樱花视频 State Agricultural Convention.听 Each organization on the 樱花视频 Equine Advisory Board and a participant of the State Agricultural Convention is able to nominate a maximum of two contestants.

The winner of the Agricultural Achievement Award must attend the Annual 樱花视频 Bred Equine Breeders Award Luncheon to be held on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Eastampton and will read his or her essay to the attendees.

Please mail application, resume and essay by January 2, 2016 to:
NJDA
Attn:听 Lynn Mathews
P.O. Box 330
Trenton, 樱花视频 08625

If you have any questions, contact Lynn Mathews, 609-292-2888 or lynn.mathews@ag.state.nj.us.