NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Norco, Inc. of Boise,
Idaho received the National Association of Agricultural
Educators (NAAE) Outstanding Cooperation Award on November 20th at
the NAAE annual convention in Nashville, Tenn.
Since 1948, Norco has been providing welding supplies with a mission of
“serving you better” to more than 50 locations in Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, Oregon,
Utah and Washington. Norco
presents community education classes on a variety of topics, including basic
metallurgy, oxy-fuel safety, and specific types of welding. This has not only
provided for educated community members, but also has been an important source
of expert advice for agriculture and technical education programs.
Norco has also sponsored the “Norco Inspirational Award”
for more than 25 years, recognizing an outstanding agricultural educator and
donating $1000 to their agriculture program. Many schools in the region receive
donated welding and safety supplies, gases, equipment, as well as instructional
materials from Norco each year. The company also recognizes high school
students each year for outstanding shop performance.
Each of the six regional Outstanding Cooperation award winners received
special recognition at the annual NAAE convention in Nashville. Forrest T. Jones & Companysponsors
the Outstanding Cooperation Award. NAAE is the professional association for
agricultural educators.The mission of
NAAE is “professionals providing agricultural education for the global
community through visionary leadership, advocacy and service.”The NAAE office is located in Lexington, Ky.
