Awarded to an experienced Extension professional with 20+ years of experience who has exhibited continued leadership, initiative, and excellence in Extension program planning, delivery, evaluation in program or administration, on a state, regional, and/or national level in the years after receiving the state Distinguished Service Award. Data supporting measurable impacts of the candidate’s work in meeting the needs of clientele will strengthen the nomination.

2021

• Marilyn Lesmeister

2020

• Shana Withee

2019

• Joy Jones (national winner)

2018

• Patricia Dawson (national winner)

2017

• John Williams (national winner)

2016

• Lyla Houglum (national winner)

2015

• Janice Smiley (national winner)

2013

• Nancy Kershaw

2012

• Susan Busler

2010

• Tammy Skubinna (national winner)

2009

• Nellie Oehler (national winner)

2007

• Glenn Klein

2006

• Ray McNeilan

2005

• Duane Johnson

2004

• Len Calvert (national winner)

1994

• Alberta Johnston

1993

• H. Joe Meyers

1992

• Ben Newell