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2025 JCEP Award Winners

While the Joint Council of Extension Professionals awards were announced during Regional Conversations this fall, we also recognized and celebrated the winners at JCEP’s annual meeting earlier this month. Congratulations again to the following faculty and staff for their dedication to Extension and for earning these career recognition awards. 

Marilyn R. Spiegel Excellence in Family and Consumer Sciences Award  
Kathy Tutt, educator, Clark County  

Steve D. Ruhl Outstanding Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator Award  
Eric Richer, field specialist, farm management   

Raymond A. Schindler Excellence in Community Development Award  
Ken Martin, professor, community development  

Charles W. Lifer Excellence in 4-H Award  
Laryssa Hook, educator, Delaware County  

Excellence in Extension Award  
Tim McDermott, educator, Franklin County  

Extension Support Staff Excellence Award  
Carol Wagner, office administrative associate, Extension Operations 

Dorothy Rex Inspirational Award 
Angie Keshock, office coordinator, Columbiana County 

Congratulations also to the many faculty and staff who also received Creative Works and Team Teaching certificates during the awards program.