By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
Students who attend Barren County, Glasgow or Caverna schools are eligible to apply for the 2026 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky High School Athletic Association.
In 2024, Barren County’s Katherine London was one of six who received the award and she also was awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
To qualify, the student must be involved in agriculture, participate in at least one Kentucky High School Athletic Association sport or sporting activity during the 2025-26 academic year and be a graduating senior with an acceptance into a college, university, or trade school. A planned major in agriculture is not required to be considered for the Ag Athlete of the Year award, according to a agriculture department press release.
Kentucky institutions of higher learning will be given preference “however, out-of-state schools will be considered if the applicant is seeking a specialized degree in an agricultural field,” the release stated.
As in London’s case, there will be two students chosen to be “Outstanding Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year” that will receive a one-time $2,000 scholarship while the other four will be awarded $1,000 scholarships as Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year, the department stated.
Funding for the scholarships comes from the KDA’s “Ag Tag” program, which is fueled by voluntary donations from Kentucky motorists when they buy or renew their farm vehicle license plates. Student-athletes must apply online by Dec. 31. Click here to apply.
