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.