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 2025 NASDA Honor Awards Recipients:
James A. Graham Award for Outstanding Service: Deputy Commissioner Katie Howard, New York State Department of Agriculture
Communications Award: Director of Communications Heather Lansdowne, Kansas Department of Agriculture
Douglass – Irvin Administration Award: Administrative/Financial Manager Julie Cook, Wyoming Department of Agriculture
NASDA Public-Private Partnership Award: SAS
