East Central Middle School Teacher Nominated for Golden Owl Award

The award recognizes outstanding agricultural educators.

Photo courtesy East Central Middle School. 

(St. Leon, Ind.) – East Central Middle School agriculture teacher McCord Snider has been nominated for a statewide award.

On Wednesday, FFA State Officer Carson Rudd (Carroll @ Flora FFA Chapter) came to East Central Middle School and presented Mr. Snider with a plaque to recognize him as one of eight finalists for the FFA Golden Owl Award.

The award recognizes outstanding agricultural educators and their tremendous contributions to help the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Nominees have an opportunity to win the title of Indiana Agricultural Educator of the Year and great cash prizes. Prizes include:

  • $500 to each of the 8 honorees and an engraved plaque to each honoree
  • $3,000 to the grand prize winner and the coveted Golden Owl Award trophy

In December, Snider was named one of 36 agricultural educators nationwide who received the 2023 National Association of Agricultural Educators Teachers Turn the Key Scholarship Award, presented during the 2023 NAAE Convention in Phoenix.

RELATED STORIES

East Central Middle School Ag Teacher Selected for National Award

 

More from Local News

Events

Local Communities Receive Community Crossing Grants

The program has provided more than $2 billion for local road improvement projects since its inception in 2016.

DCRC Tables Vote on Dillsboro TIF District

A meeting has been scheduled for December 17 to continue discussion on the matter.

Woman Injured in Walmart Parking Lot Accident

Dearborn County Dispatch reported the incident on Monday afternoon.

Local Sports Report - December 5-6, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Chelsie playing
Tim McGraw - Southern Girl

Reba McEntire X - I'll Be Home For Christmas 7:07
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 7:03
Dixie Chicks Ready To Run 6:59
Luke Bryan I Don't Want This Night To End 6:52