2026 Rising Star Award Application

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The Rising Star Award, which is accompanied by a $2,000 education stipend, is presented to an Iowa high school senior or currently enrolled college student who:

• Takes an active role in promoting Iowa agriculture through local, state and national activities;
• Demonstrates the skills and drive necessary to help grow the Iowa soybean industry; and
• Has plans to remain involved in agriculture in the future through professional or personal activities. 

Back to ISA Leadership Awards page.

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Application Form

Applications for the 2026 Rising Star Award are now closed. The 2027 award application will open during the fall of 2026. If you have additional questions, e-mail Mickayla Jordan. (mjordan@iasoybeans.com)