Multiple faculty and staff were recognized for their work and service to the Extension profession at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) 2024 conference earlier this summer.
National award winners and finalists include:
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Haley Shoemaker — Achievement Award
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Aaron Wilson — Achievement Award
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Amanda Douridas — Distinguished Service Award
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Gary Gao — Distinguished Service Award
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Jacci Smith, Rob Leeds, Rachel Leggett, and Kate Hornyak — Agricultural Awareness and Appreciation Award
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Amy Stone, Erik Draper, and Kathy Smith – National Communication Award (Bound Book/Ebook)
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Pam Bennett — National Communication Award (Feature Story)
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Dee Jepsen, Jane Wright, and Tim Bowman — National Communication Award (Learning Module/Notebook)
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Heather Neikirk — Search for Excellence Award Finalist (Consumer Horticulture)
Regional award winners include:
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Amanda Douridas — Audio Recording
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Lee Beers – Computer Generated Presentation with Script and Personal Column
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Carrie Brown – Newsletter
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Robert Moore – Publication
State award winners include:
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Aaron Wilson – Educational Video Recordings
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Carrie Brown – Event Promotional Package
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Beth Scheckelhoff – Fact Sheet Finalist, Published Photo
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Nancy Snook – Search for Excellence in 4-H Programming
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Gary Gao – Search for Excellence in Youth, Beginning, or Small Farmers/Ranchers
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Mark Badertscher – Website/Online Content
Congratulations to all on these well-deserved recognitions. Visit nacaa.com/award-winners for more information.