The nomination form for Outstanding Leadership, Outstanding Service, Outstanding Early Achievement Award, and Outstanding Achievement can be accessed at this link.
The nomination form for Fellow and Senior Fellow can be accessed at this link.
Nominations are due on Tuesday, February 28th at 5:00pm EST.
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Selection Criteria A person who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in international agricultural and extension education will be selected for this award. This individual must be a member of AIAEE. The recipient of this award should have made substantial leadership contributions to international agricultural and extension education for at least 10 years. Personal Commitment: exerts extraordinary dedication and efforts in support of international agricultural and extension education programs, activities and services. Evidence of Leadership Ability: is supportive and cooperative in working relationships; seeking to develop positive and productive attitudes; and offers encouragement and recognition to others. Achievement: is goal oriented, sets examples for others, has demonstrated significant accomplishments, and has acquired noticeable peer recognition. Prominence: has achieved stature of leadership, noted as conspocuous among peers, and is sought out for advice and counsel. Additional information: years of membership in and service to AIAEE, years of involvement with agricultural & extension education, research (including publications and grants). teaching, outreach/service for example.
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Winners |
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| 2015 | Glen Shinn | 2016 | Renee Pardello |
| 2014 | Kim E. Dooley | 2002 | Satish Verma |
| 2013 | James Lindner | 2001 | O. Donald Meaders |
| 2012 | Pete Vergot III | 2000 | Janet Henderson |
| 2011 | J. Mark Erbaugh | 1999 | Jack Elliot |
| 2010 | James Knight | 1998 | Barbara Ludwig |
| 2009 | W. Wade Miller | 1997 | Roger Steele |
| 2008 | James Phelan | 1996 | Timothy Bembridge |
| 2007 | B. Lynn Jones | 1995 | Robert Martin |
| 2006 | Don Breazeale | 1994 | Edna McBreen |
| 2005 | Wayne Ganpat | 1993 | David Acker |
| 2004 | John Richardson | 1992 | John Crunkilton |
| 2003 | James Christiansen | 1991 | Burton Swanson |
Outstanding Service Award
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Selection Criteria An international agricultural and extension educator who has made meritorious service contributions beyond his or her regular employment is eligible for this award. This individual must be member of AIAEE. This service must be of 10 years or longer in duration. Meritorious Service: has made significant contributions to the environment, promotion, development, and progress of international agricultural and extension education. Peer Recognition: has achieved noticeable recognition within the international agricultural and extension education community for services that are far beyond any normal expectations. Dedication: demonstrates concern, personal sacrifice to assist others, and actively supports organization and activities involved in the improvement of international agricultural and extension education. Sustained Effort: provides assistance and contributes to individuals and the association over a sustained period of time. Additional information: years of membership in and service to AIAEE, years of involvement with agricultural & extension education, research (including publications and grants), teaching, outreach/service for example. |
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| 2015 | Theresa Murphrey | ||
| 2014 | Brenda Seevers | 2002 | Steve Jones |
| 2013 | Kristin Davis | 2001 | Gustav Duvel |
| 2012 | Burton Swanson | 2000 | James Christiansen |
| 2011 | Kim Dooley | 1999 | John Richardson |
| 2010 | J. Mark Erbaugh | 1998 | Bruce Lansdale |
| 2009 | James Lindner | 1997 | Francis Byrnes |
| 2008 | Tom Bruening | 1996 | David Giltrow |
| 2007 | Larry Miller | 1995 | Janet Henderson |
| 2006 | Pete Vergot III | 1994 | Thomas Trail |
| 2005 | Gary Wingenbach | 1993 | O. Donald Meaders |
| 2004 | Bill Rivera | 1992 | David Youmans |
| 2003 | Jack Elliot | 1991 | Robert Maxwell |
Fellows and Senior Fellow Awards
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Selection Criteria Nominators must be members of AIAEE. The Awards Committee Chair will verify eligibility of nominee and forward nominations to AIAEE’s Executive Committee who will deliberate and make selections. The award will be presented once a year at the annual conference. Criteria for selection as a Fellow include: service, leadership, achievement, and peer recognition. To be selected a Fellow or Senior Fellow must: have provided noteworthy service to AIAEE and the profession; have provided significant leadership to AIAEE and/or international agricultural and extension education; have substantial academic and/or outreach achievements; and be widely regarded and recognized in the field of study and its application (The last of these four being the most important.) The number of Fellows and Senior Fellows may vary year to year, however, typically no more than three Fellows should be selected in a calendar year and no more than one Senior Fellow should be selected in a calendar year. Persons who were elected as Fellows and advance to the rank of Senior Fellows are not considered in this limit. The policy relating to the Fellows program is developed and maintained by the Awards Committee. Substantial changes to this policy must be approved by the AIAEE Executive. Fellow: The purpose of the Fellow award is to recognize and nourish AIAEE members who have made exceptional contributions to the profession and who have no less than eight years and no more than fifteen years of service as a professional in agricultural and extension education and who show great promise for continued contributions. Fellows are elevated to Senior Fellow after twenty years of service as a professional in agricultural and extension education. Senior Fellow: The purpose of the Senior Fellow award is to recognize and nourish AIAEE members who have made exceptional and sustained contributions to the profession and who have more than fifteen years of service as a professional in agricultural and extension education. |
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| Fellows | Senior Fellows | ||
| 2015 | Robert Strong Leslie Edgar |
2015 | Rama Radhakrishna Murari Suvedi |
| 2014 | Amy Harder Tim Kock T. Grady Roberts Tracy Rutherford |
2014 | Glen C. Shinn |
| 2013 | Mercy Akeredolu Marta Hartmann K.S.U. Jayaratne James Lindner Theresa Murphrey |
2013 | Gary Briers David Lawver William Rivera Brenda Seevers Pete Vergot III |
| 2012 | Kristin Davis Kim Dooley David Dolly Craig Edwards Michelle Glenn |
2012 | Jack Elliot J. Mark Erbaugh Larry Miller Burt Swanson Gary Wingenbach |
Outstanding Achievement Award
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Selection Criteria A professional who during their career (more than 5 years) has demonstrated a combination of service leadership, and scholarly activity in international agricultural and extension education is eligible for this award. The individual must be a member of AIAEE. Personal Commitment: exerts extraordinary dedication and effort in support of international agricultural and extension education programs, activities and services. Meritorious Service: has made significant contributions to the improvement, promotion, development, and progress of international agricultural and extension education. Achievement: is goal oriented, sets and example for others, has demonstrated significant accomploshments, and has acquired noticeable peer recognition. Evidence of Scholarly Activity: has a listing of journal articles, papers, and presentations related to international agricultural and extension education issues and topics. Additional information: years of membership in and service to AIAEE, years of involvement with agricultural & extension education, research (including publications and grants), teaching, outreach/service for example. |
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| 2015 | Amy Harder | 2016 | Normal Samuel |
| 2014 | Kristin Davis | 2009 | Shelly Glenn |
| 2013 | Mercy Akeredolu | 2008 | David Dolly |
| 2012 | Grady Roberts | 2007 | Rama Radhakrishna |
| 2011 | K.S.U. Jayaratne | 2006 | Nick Place |
| 2010 | Barnabas Dlamini | 2005 | James Lindner |
Outstanding Early Achievement Award
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Selection Criteria A professional who early in their career (less than 5 years) has demonstrated a combination of service, leadership, and scholarly activity in international agricultural and extension education is eligible for this award. The individual must be a member of AIAEE. Personal Commitment: exerts extraordinary dedication and effort in support of international agricultural and extension education programs, activities and services. Meritorious Service: has made significant contributions to the improvement, promotion, development, and progress of international agricultural and extension education. Achievement: is goal oriented, sets and example for others, has demonstrated significant accomplishment, and has acquired noticeable peer recognition. Evidence of Scholarly Activity: has a listing of journal articles, papers, and presentations related to international agricultural and extension education issues and topics. Additional information: years of membership in and service to AIAEE, years of involvement with agricultural & extension education, research (including publications and grants), teaching, outreach/service for example. |
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| 2016 | JC Bunch | ||
| 2015 | Laura Sanagorski Warner | 2005 | Charles Steiner |
| 2014 | Assa Kante | 2004 | James Connors |
| 2013 | Robert Strong | 2003 | Moses Zinnah |
| 2012 | Theresa Murphrey | 2002 | Randall Andreasen |
| 2011 | Timothy Kock | 2001 | Murari Suvedi |
| 2010 | Amy Harder | 2000 | Matt Baker |
| 2009 | Kristin Davis | 1999 | Rama Radhakrishna |
| 2008 | K.S.U. Jayaratne | 1998 | Ching-Chun Shih |
| 2007 | Kelli Selby | 1997 | Deirdre Birmingham |
| 2006 | Maria Navarro | 1996 | Jack Elliot |
Download Selection Criteria for all the awards.
Professional Division Poster:
Outstanding Poster Presentation - Professional Division
Bumpen Keowan, Benchamas Yooprasert, Sineenuch Khrutmauang Sanserm, & Ponsaran Saranrom
"Model Development of Distance Learning Curriculum on Food Safety and Organic Agriculture Based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy"
1st Runner Up Poster Presentation - Professional Division
Susan Seal, Marina Denny, & Gary Jackson
"Students' and Employees Pre-and Post-Perceptions of a Hybrid Study Abroad and Extension Professional Development Experience to China"
2nd Runner Up Poster Presentation - Professional Division
M'Randa Sandlin, Melissa Price, & Kauahi Perez
"Enhancing Student Collaboration Skills Using Behavioral Style Assessment"
Student Division Poster:
Outstanding Poster Presentation - Student Division
Kelly Wilson & Mary Rodriguez
"Food Insecurity in Resettled Communities: Barriers to Community Resilience Among Somali Refugee Populations"
1st Runner Up Poster Presentation - Student Division
Baleshka Brenes, Sarahi Morales, Carla Millares-Forno, & Todd Brashears
"Evaluating Organizational Climate for International Graduate Students at Texas Tech University"
2nd Runner Up Poster Presentation - Student Division
Richie Roberts & M. Craig Edwards
"Fostering Cross-Cultural Understanding and Local Research Capacity Through a Graduate Student's Eight-Week Study Abroad Experience in Uganda"
Professional Division Abstract Presentation
Outstanding Abstract Presentation
Stephan Moonsammy, Lendel Narine, Amy Harder, & Mary Rodriguez
"Characteristics Affecting the Adoption of Drip Irrigation in Southwestern Grenada"
1st Runner Up Abstract Presentation
Jennifer Strong, Zachary Damuth, & Kim Dooley
"The Impact of an International Service-Learning Project on Students' Perceptions of Food Security"
2nd Runner Up Abstract Presentation
Robert Strong Jr.
"Preparing for the 2050 Challenge in Malawi and the United States: Are We Teaching Students about Global Food Security?"
2nd Runner Up Abstract Presentation
Leslie D. Edgar, Maggie Jo Hansen, & Hanan Southard
"Students' Perceptions of Barriers and Benefits to Participating in an International Program: A Closer Look at One Land Grant University"
Student Division Abstract Presentation
Outstanding Abstract Presentation
Lisa Taylor, M. Craig Edwards, Marshall Baker, Craig Watters, James Ruttledge, Shelly Sitton, Dwayne Cartmell, & Shida Henneberry
"Entrepreneur Fellows' Perceptions after Participating in a Fellowship Program to Empower Their Economic Success: Voices from Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda"
1st Runner Up Abstract Presentation
Brandon Raczkoski, J. Shane Robinson, M. Craig Edwards, & Marshall Baker
"College Students' Motivations to Study Abroad"
2nd Runner Up Abstract Presentation
Zachary Damuth, Jennifer Strong, & Kim Dooley
"The Impact of a Short-Term Study Abroad Field Trip on Students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University"
Here is the additional information from this year:
Outstanding Service- Anita Závodská
Outstanding Leadership- M. Craig Edwards
Outstanding Achievement- Tim Kock
Outstanding Early Achievement- Austen Moore
Fellow: Todd Brashears
Senior Fellow: Mathew Baker
Renee Pardello
John R. Vreyens