Omar Abdelmawgoud, Arizona State University
Tristan Cravens, Illinois State University
Jenna Kirkland, Arizona State University
Emma Koger, Mississippi State University
William Leiva-Mercaod, Iowa State University
Patton Simbeck, Mississippi State University
The Gateway to Ag Careers Program, Hosted by AgGateway, offers an opportunity for selected students to attend the AgGateway Annual Meeting and Conference in November to network with agriculture industry professionals, take in high-value learning sessions, and get a deeper understanding of the career opportunities available in high-tech agriculture. Travel, accommodations, and conference registration are included.
As a young professional in the Ag Technology industry, it is very difficult to point yourself towards a company or role that will be both sustaining and rewarding due to the dynamic nature of our field. For me, the Gateway to Ag Careers program opened my eyes to the vast number of opportunities within Agriculture, and helped me identify my niche within the marketplace. Even years after this event, I have maintained contact with my mentor and other colleagues I met in the program. I would recommend GTAC to any young person looking to further their exposure and build lasting relationships.
Trey Colley, GTAC Class of 2017 Regional Manager, Ag Technologies | GreenPoint Ag
Successful nominees are high achieving, mature students who are working toward a career in agriculture Students at any collegiate academic level may be nominated.
Faculty, academic and/or professional advisors are asked to submit nominations via email using this form. A completed nomination form must be submitted along with an endorsement paragraph written by the advisor and a brief one-page essay written by the student. The nomination process commences on June 1 and closes on September 15.
Award letters will be issued by the first week of October, and students must verify acceptance of the award.
In 2025, six individuals were selected to receive the award. To view the list the 2025 recipients, click here.
2025 GTAC Application Form [.docx]