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Students can start reading nominees anytime. Voting runs from November 1 through April 15 for the appropriate school year. See the Submit Your Votes page for information on the procedure for submitting votes for the awards.
Nominee Levels
Nominee Levels
The current names for the three younger brackets of the Golden Sower Award debuted with the 2023-2024 award year. The Bald Eagle Award, intended for grades 9-12, was named by a vote of students and educators across the state and premiered in 2025.
These names honor native flora and fauna of Nebraska, celebrating the Great Plains in much the same way as the Sower itself.
The Little Bluestem (previously "Picture Book") is primarily intended for grades K-2.
The Honeybee (previously "Chapter Book") is primarily intended for grades 3-5.
The Meadowlark (previously "Novel") is primarily intended for for grades 6-8.
The Bald Eagle is primarily intended for grades 9-12.
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