The proficiency award program recognizes students for exceptional accomplishments and excellence in a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program. This program allows students to set goals and gain real-world experience in a chosen area of the agriculture industry.

The winners of the proficiency awards Ag Ed through Dairy Production – Placement are as follows:

Agricultural Education Hannah Graybill, Labette County

Sponsored by Kurt & Pam Dillon Family and Harmon & Diana Bliss Family

Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication Austin Simon, Renwick

Sponsored by Abilene Machine

Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – Entrepreneurship Brenden Meek, Spring Hill

Sponsored by KanEquip

Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – Placement Hunter McCurdy, West Franklin

Sponsored by KanEquip

Agricultural Processing Jill Buck, Jackson Heights

Sponsored by City BBQ

Agricultural Research – Integrated Systems Alexus Messer, Junction City

Sponsored by Pioneer

Agricultural Sales – Placement Walker Corle, Elk Valley

Sponsored by Stewart Seed, LLC

Agricultural Services Lauren Gatz, Sabetha

Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas

Beef Production – Entrepreneurship Taylor Dieball, Inman

Sponsored by Sam & Janet Hands

Beef Production – Placement Blake Herrick, Prairie View

Sponsored by Tiffany Cattle Co.

Dairy Production – Entrepreneurship Katrina Ball, Republic County

Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission

Dairy Production – Placement Simon Schmitz, Axtell Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission