Since 1972, NASDA has conducted our annual honor awards program for employees of the state departments of agriculture. It has become an important part of our annual meeting program and gives recognition to outstanding professionals who work for NASDA members.
Congratulations to our 2026 NASDA Honor Awards Recipients:
James A. Graham Award for Outstanding Service: Deputy Commissioner Aaron Wood, South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Communications Award: Communications Officer Logan Kruse, Montana Department of Agriculture
Douglass – Irvin Administration Award: Executive Assistant Terry Smith, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
Bill Northey Award: Head of State Affairs Dave Flakne, Syngenta
NASDA Public-Private Partnership Award: Archer Daniels Midland Company
