The NASCOE Distinguished Service Awards are designed to recognize fellow NASCOE members contributions to the Farm Service Agency/Agriculture, NASCOE and Community. The recognition of a nomination is a great way to boost morale in our very busy and often stressful work environment. We all get in the groove of doing our jobs and forget the impact that we make on others. The nomination process is as simple as going to https://nascoe.org/dsa-nomination/, and filling out the online application. The deadline is January 15, 2020.

NASCOE members take a great pride in providing assistance to American Farmers and Ranchers. Often, that means employees going to work when they do not feel well. In turn, employees often accumulate large amounts of sick leave. NASCOE has a process that will allow employees to self-certify sick leave in return for being recognized with a Sick Leave Award. Sick Leave Award increments are 1,000 hours, 1,500 hours, 2,000 hours, 2,500 hours, 3,000 hours and 3,500 hours. You may self-certify at https://nascoe.org/sick-leave-awards/ by January 15, 2020.

NASCOE also has scholarships available for members, children and grandchildren of members and Associate Members. The scholarship categories are funded at the following levels:

Traditional:
Area: $1,500
National: Additional $2,500 over 4 years

Open Continuing:
Area: $1,500
National: Additional $1,000

Member Continuing:
Area: $250
National: Additional $1,000

Adult Children:
Area: $125
National: Additional $250

Grand Children:
Area: $250
National: Additional $500

Associate:
Area: $250
National: Additional $500 

Submitting a scholarship application is now one simple step at https://nascoe.org/awards-scholarships/nascoe-scholarship-application/. Make sure to have your current transcript and at least one letter of recommendation ready to upload. The deadline for scholarships is January 15, 2020.