Present a Norman Borlaug Science Achievement Award

Norman Borlaug award presentation

There is no cost to participate in the Norman Borlaug Science Achievement Award program, and the CFANS Alumni Society supplies the book and award certificate. The only requirement is the donation of your time. Presenting an award is an easy and fulfilling activity that improves your community and encourages students to pursue further education in science. 

The following steps make up the suggested process for alumni volunteers:

1. Complete the volunteer form to indicate your interest in presenting an award.

2. Contact your favorite school to inform them of the opportunity to present a book award. If you do not have a contact already, we suggest reaching out to school counselors and science instructors. Here is a letter template that you can use to reach out to your school. 

3. Ask your school contact to identify a junior who has shown academic achievements in the area of science as well as having demonstrated two or more of the following characteristics:

  • Has accumulated an outstanding cumulative academic record.
  • Notable involvement in school and community activities.
  • Shown an interest in food science, agricultural science or natural resource science.

4. Ensure that your school submits the book recipient information form so that a personalized award certificate can be made for the recipient. Books and award materials can be sent to the volunteer or directly to the school for the presentation.

5. Arrange for the award to be presented to the student during the school's spring awards program. If possible the alumnus volunteer should present the award using this script as a reference.

6. Present! After you have presented the award, please complete the sample press release with the appropriate information and send it to your local paper. The student will also receive a letter from the Dean of CFANS and his/her contact information will be provided to the admissions staff.