The Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame exists to recognize and honor agricultural science teachers whose careers, achievements, and contributions stand exemplary. Inductees are known as well-rounded professionals that have proven their success with FFA activities, in the classroom, as well as community involvement. They have proven their desire to provide students with opportunities for premier leadership, personal growth and career success over a significant period of time.

Criteria for Selection

• Nominees must be an agricultural science teacher eligible for honorary membership from the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas.*
• Nominees must be retired from teaching for at least one year to be eligible for induction. Nominees are not eligible for induction in the same year that they retire from teaching.
• Nominations must be accompanied by a $1,000 donation to the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Scholarship Fund.

Nomination Process

• Nominations may be made by any person(s) who ever had contact with the nominee.
• Nominations must include a complete application.
• Nominations must include a formal letter of nomination outlining the reasons for this teacher being considered. Please limit submissions to a length of one page.
• The Nomination deadline will be May 1st. Recognition and induction will take place each year in July at the annual Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Professional Development Conference.

*Special circumstances may be approved by the Hall of Fame Committee

Applications for 2024 inductees will open on December 1, 2023. Applications will close on May 1, 2024.

If you have questions, call Ray at 512-472-3128 or email ray@texasagteachers.org

What is the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame?

The Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame exists to recognize and honor agricultural science teachers whose careers, achievements, and contributions stand exemplary. Inductees are known as well-rounded professionals who have proven their success with FFA activities, in the classroom, as well as community involvement. They have proven their desire to provide students with opportunities for premier leadership, personal growth and career success over a significant period of time.

What is the $1,000 donation used for? 

The $1,000 donation will be utilized as part of the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas scholarship fund. This fund provides qualified member’s children who are graduating from high school with a $1,000 scholarship towards their future education.  

Why is there a $1,000 requirement attached to the application?

This initiative was created by the board of directors back in December of 2020. Much discussion revolved around what would make someone a Hall of Fame teacher.  It was decided that could vary from community to community based upon their influence in that area.  Not all hall of fame teachers might be superstars in CDEs, LDEs, or livestock shows, but have influenced students in a positive manner. It was decided that the monetary aspect would make sure the person being nominated had support from the community.

Are teachers guaranteed selection? If not, what happens to the $1,000 donation?

As stated above, the initiative was created by the board of directors back in December of 2020. Throughout their discussion, the goal was not deny anyone nominated.  However, each nominee will be reviewed by the committee. 

When and where will the nomination form be available?

The nomination form is available now and can be found here. 

Where do I send the money to?

Please send you check payable to ATAT  to 614 East 12th Street Austin, Texas 78701.  Please note in the memo line Hall of Fame -name of nominee