The NACTA John Deere award recognizes one faculty member each year for his or her work in preparing students for employment in the areas of management, sales, service, processing and /or production.  
Evaluation criteria include the instructor’s teaching philosophy and record of accomplishment plus endorsements from students, faculty, administrators, and alumni. The award is one of the top awards given each year by NACTA.
The recipient received a plaque and a monetary award ($500 for the faculty member and $500 for the program)
presented at the annual conference.
*The John Deere Award was switched from regional awards to one award given annually in 2003.