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Excellence in Extension Engagement Award
This Excellence in Extension Engagement Award recognizes high-quality, evidence-based Extension work that has documented outstanding outcomes and impacts with clientele and strengthens the Extension profession. The selection committee considers individual or team applicants that documents an engagement program that is local needs-driven, grounded in scholarly practice, has adequate program evaluation, adoption beyond the initial audience, strengthens professionals within or across states, and shows innovation that brings something new to Extension professionals. First place receives: a $750 award, must present a presentation at ELC, and ELC registration is waived. Honorable mention receives: a $250 award and ELC registration is waived.
Application Guidelines are Linked Here. Applications are due May 31 and must include the following.
Letter of application by the individual or nominator
Two letters of support from a client, peer, supervisor, or director
The application topic needs to have some currency, but is not limited to any recent timeframe and may have started many years in the past with recently documented successes, impacts, or culmination of the effort.
AWARD WINNERS
2025 Winner: Dr. Jennifer Aranda, Isabel Huot-Link, Ellen Wolter, Tobias Spanier, Tim Young Chol Choi, Dr. Scott Chazdon, and Victoria McWane-Creek, University of Minnesota,
The Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Program
2025 Honorable Mention: Steve Ball, Kelsey Weitzel, Kristin Miller, Marta Novaes Oliveira, University of Missouri, Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) Program
2024 Winner: Paul Hill, Ph.D., Utah State University, The Remote Online Initiative
2024 Honorable Mention: Jason de Koff, Ph.D., Tennessee State University, Bioenergy and Drone Technology
Nominations of past award winners:
2025, Paul Hill, The Remote Online Initiative
Please click here for a sample submission.
2025 Winner: Dr. Jennifer Aranda, Isabel Huot-Link, Ellen Wolter, Tobias Spanier, Tim Young Chol Choi, Dr. Scott Chazdon, and Victoria McWane-Creek, University of Minnesota,
The Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Program
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