Jim Evans Development Fund Grant Program (Rolling Application)
The Jim Evans Development Fund Grant Program is an opportunity to provide financial support ($500) to chapters demonstrating leadership and creativity in building professional development programs. The general terms and conditions for awarding these grants are outlined in these materials. Annual grants are considered appropriate for establishing pilot projects, as well as new and innovative program directions. Funding for salaries, direct labor reimbursement or equipment for administrative or local service is not considered appropriate. Facilities and administration fees (i.e. overhead or indirect costs) are disallowed. Read more about the guidelines and application procedures: Jim Evans Development Fund Grant Program.
“Of the Year” Awards
Chapter of the Year Award – Due May 15
National ACT sponsors the Chapter of the Year Award, recognizing local ACT chapters in the areas of educational activities, social activities, leadership activities, fundraising activities, member recruitment and retention activities and community service. An overall Outstanding Chapter of the Year award will also be awarded. Create a video that highlights the areas your chapter completed during the 2024-25 academic year. The video should not be longer than five minutes. Judges will be selected to review entries and select award winners. Publish the video on YouTube and send the URL address to Member Relations Coordinator by May 15. Find more information here.
ACT Distinguished Alumnus Award – Due May 15
National ACT sponsors the Distinguished Alumnus Award to recognize an outstanding ACT alumnus member annually. ACT chapters may submit one nominee each year. The National ACT officer team selects the recipient of this award. Find more information here.
ACT Distinguished Member of the Year – Due May 15
National ACT sponsors the Distinguished Member of the Year Award for an outstanding agricultural communications student who has had a significant role in the success of local chapter activities. Each ACT chapter may submit one nominee each year. The National ACT officer team selects the recipient of this award. Find more information here.
ACT Honored Professional Award – Due May 15
National ACT sponsors the Honored Professional Award to recognize an outstanding agricultural communications industry professional annually. Agricultural communications professional organizations and ACT chapters may submit one nominee annually. The nominee need not be a former ACT member. The National ACT officer team selects the recipient of this award. Find more information here.
ACT Honored Chapter Adviser Award – Due May 15
National ACT sponsors the Honored Chapter Adviser Award, which will recognize up to two outstanding ACT chapter advisers annually. ACT alumni and ACT chapters may submit one nominee annually. The nominee must be from a current dues-paying chapter. The National ACT officer team will select the recipients of this award. The recipients of the award will receive an engraved award. Find more information here.