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OSU Extension Professionals Recognized at National ESP Conference

A number of OSU Extension professionals were recognized at the 2021 Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) National Conference last week. They are also active members of the Ohio Alpha Eta chapter of ESP. Travis West, 4-H educator in Vinton County, received the Distinguished Service Award for the North Central region. Amanda Raines, 4-H educator in Hardin County, received the Early Career Award for the North Central region. Kayla Oberstadt, 4-H program manager in the state 4-H office, received the Diversity/Multicultural Individual Award for the North Central region. Greg Davis, assistant dean and associate chair of OSU Extension, received the Continued Excellence Award for the North Central region. Eric Barrett, area leader and ANR educator in Mahoning County, was one of two Visionary Leadership Award winners for the North Central region. Last but not least, Melissa Rupp, FCS educator in Fulton County, received a 2021 Angus Professional Development Scholarship.