Drake Journal of Agricultural Law Awards

The Drake Journal of Agricultural Law is dedicated to the review of issues related to international and domestic agricultural and food law.

Each year, the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law presents awards honoring the past year's achievements at the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law Dinner as part of the Supreme Court Celebration.

Friend of the Journal

This award is presented to an individual who has offered his or her support and assistance to the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law. This individual is not a staff member of the Journal, but through giving of time and effort helped to make it a success.

2025 recipient:
Karen Wallace, Professor of Law Librarianship

Outstanding Note Award

2025 recipient:

Jack Lander for Where Property Lives and Dies: How Iowa’s Adoption of the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Would Eliminate the Practice of Probate Law

2025 honorable mention:

Katie Scott for How the Shortcomings of Federal Soil Conservation Programs Have Implicated Crop Nutrient Deficiencies

Outstanding Editorial Board Member Award

This award is presented annually to a member of the editorial board to recognize outstanding commitment and dedication to the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law.

2025 recipient:
Elena Pinnow

Outstanding Editorial Staff Member Award

This award is presented annually to a second-year law student and member of the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law staff. The award recognizes outstanding commitment and dedication to the Journal.

2025 recipient:
Anna Olson