2025 Rising Star Award Application

The Rising Star Award, which is accompanied by a $2,000 education stipend, is presented to an Iowa high school senior or currently enrolled college student who:

Takes an active role in promoting Iowa agriculture through local, state and national activities;
Demonstrates the skills and drive necessary to help grow the Iowa soybean industry; and
Has plans to remain involved in agriculture in the future through professional or personal activities.

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Application Form

Applications are due October 3, 2024. To be considered for the award, the application must be submitted by the intended recipient and include all required fields below. To upload your nominations in a PDF or Word document instead, just type UPLOADED in the application information fields. If you have additional questions, e-mail Mickayla Jordan. (mjordan@iasoybeans.com)

First Name

Last Name

Parents' Names

Current School Name

Year in School

Home Address

Cell Phone

E-mail

Taking into consideration the criteria outlined, please use specific examples to explain how you've helped promote the Iowa soybean industry and how you plan to do so in the future.

Upload your nominations or any supporting documents.