Nebraska Extension annually awards outstanding and innovative professionals. Anyone can nominate an Extension professional. An awards selection committee reviews the nominations and provides a list of recommendations to the Dean and Director. Awards are announced and distributed during the Nebraska Extension Fall Conference Annual Banquet.
Nominations
Anyone can nominate an Extension professional through the nomination form which is due by September 30, 2023. An awards selection committee reviews the nominations and provides a list of recommendations to the Dean and Director. Awards are announced and distributed during the Nebraska Extension Fall Conference.
Nominations are limited to 500 words and are due at the end of business on September 30, 2023. Multiple awards in each category are possible. Select the award titles below to access the respective nomination forms. Please direct questions to Linda Tempel at 402-472-3967 or (ltempel@unl.edu).
For reference links to the Excellence indicators are found below.
Excellence in Extension Indicators
Excellence in Extension Award
This award recognizes excellence in Extension. Nominations may be for individuals or teams and should focus on one of the following areas of excellence. Describe how the individual or team nominee has excelled in one particular area of excellence! Team nominees should only include individuals who are making significant contributions.
- Uniquely Local
- Collaborative
- Relevant
- Accountable
- Research-based
- Inclusive
- Responsive
- Innovative
2023 Individual Award Winners
Omega Barcenas
Uniquely Local
Irvin Ramirez-Benavides
Inclusive
Maria Cantu Hines
Collaborative
2023 Team Award Winners
Nit Kit Team
Food, Nutrition and Health - PEARS Evaluation Team
Escape to a 4-H Camp
Chester I. Walters "Extra Mile" Award
The Chester I. Walters “Extra Mile” Award is intended to recognize staff members who show evidence of “going beyond the call of duty” in carrying out the responsibilities of their particular assignment.
2023 Award Winner
Angie Rushman
Coach of the Year
The Coach of the Year Award recognizes Extension professionals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and skill in coaching colleagues to success.
2023 Award Winner
Nathan Mueller
Bruno Lena
Lead Educator Award
The Lead Educator Award is intended to recognize Lead Educators for the exceptional commitment to the mission, and values of Cooperative Extension
2023 Award Winner
