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Celebrating excellence in Certified Crop Advising
The ICCA Awards recognize outstanding individuals who exemplify the highest standards of the profession. These awards honor CCAs and program administrators who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and a commitment to conservation and service. Below, you’ll find details about each of the ICCA Awards, including eligibility, nomination criteria, and deadlines.
| Award | Purpose | Award Status | Open Date | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Certified Crop Adviser of the Year Award | Recognizes an outstanding CCA who demonstrates exceptional customer service, innovation, and leadership. | Closed | Dec 1, 2025 | Feb 26, 2026 4:00 pm CT |
CCAs in good standing |
| Greenfield Scholars | Recognizes undergraduate students with travel and lodging to attend the ASA CANVAS meeting. | Apply Now | Jan 20, 2026 | March 24, 2026 4:00 pm CT |
Undergrad Students with a goal to become a CCA |
| ICCA Administrative Excellence Award | Recognizes an individual who has provided outstanding support to the ICCA program. | Closed | May, 2026 | TBD | ICCA program administrators |
| Agronomic Industry Award | Recognizes private sector agronomists who demonstrate excellence in advancing agronomic programs, products, or practices, with strong contributions to industry service, education, and public engagement. | Apply Now | Jan 21, 2026 | March 24, 2026 4:00 pm CT |
Nominators must be ASA members. Nominees do not need to be ASA members but must be in the private sector. |
| Soil Science Industry and Professional Leadership Award | Honors excellence in creating programs, practices, technologies, or products that significantly advance soil and related sciences in industrial, private, or government sectors (outside universities). | Apply Now | Jan 21, 2026 | March 24, 2026 4:00 pm CT |
Nominators must be SSSA members. Nominees do not need to be SSSA members. Contributions must be within the past 10 years. |
How to get started with an Award nomination:
- Explore available Awards
Review the list of open awards below and choose the ones that align with your or your nominee’s accomplishments. Full details will be available after clicking “Start Application.” - Start your nomination
Click "Start Application" to begin. Answer each of the questions listed for the award, the system will save your responses as you go. - Submit by the deadline
All nominations that require them must include the submitted reference letters by the deadline listed for each award.