The Laura Clay Award is the highest honor of recognition from Kentucky Women in Agriculture. Named after Kentuckian Laura Clay in honor of her work towards women’s rights, education, and agriculture. Clay was notably one of the first women to receive Presidential Nomination from a major political party. In the spirit of Ms. Clay, KWIA may award this honor to women who have made significant contributions to agriculture, education, or women’s rights in their communities and across the Commonwealth. This award does not require membership and may be awarded to a KWIA member, legislators, journalists, leaders, etc.

The KWIA Woman of the Year may recognize a member who encompasses creativity, ingenuity, and who is considered a community leader among her peers in Agriculture.

The KWIA Entrepreneur of the Year may recognize a member who has started in a new agriculture production or business venture in the past 3 years.

KWIA may recognize an outstanding member of KWIA who has been a member for 3 years or less and has demonstrated extraordinary insight and support.

The Continued Excellence Award may be awarded to recognize an outstanding Kentucky Women in Agriculture Member who has made significant strides to improve agriculture or the Kentucky Women in Agriculture Organization over the course of 10 years or longer, and who has been a member of KWIA for at least 5 years.

The KWIA Big Sister Award may be presented to a member who is recognized as a mentor and routinely supports and lifts others within the membership to improve themselves as well as the agriculture community.

Awarded to the Outstanding District, who, by their own submission, reports their outreach activities, including but not limited to meetings, outreach events, educational meetings, number of district members, new members for the current year and social media activities. This award shall strive to recognize the KWIA team efforts at the local level.