The ESP Diversity/Multicultural Recognition acknowledges outstanding efforts and accomplishments in developing, achieving and sustaining Extension programs and/or audiences in our diverse and multicultural society.

Diversity refers to the fact that our community, both locally and nationally, is comprised of many individuals, each having unique attributes based on a variety of social, physical, and cultural characteristics. Multiculturalism is a philosophy that recognizes, accepts, and integrates the contributions and achievements of all people into the social and economic fabric of the community in which they exist. Multiculturalism requires an understanding of and respect for the historical bases of the belief systems and traditions of various groups to develop their members socially, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, and physically.

Nominations should show understanding, valuing and celebrating differences among people relative to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status and sexual orientation (list is not all-inclusive and not limited to those mentioned). Nominee whose innovative programming reinforces the organization’s commitment to reaching diverse audiences.

Individual Diversity Award

2021

• Victor Villegas (national winner)

2020

• Mario Magaña (national winner)

2019

• Debi Warnock

2018

• Patricia Dawson (national winner)

2017

• Shana Withee

2016

• Luisa Santamaria

2015

• Barbara Brody (National winner)

2013

• Mike Knutz

2012

• Maureen Quinn (National winner)

2008

• Jeanne Brandt

2007

• Ann Schauber

2006

• Holly Berry (National winner)

2005

• Debra Minar Driscoll

1994

• Helen Conner

1993

• Bill Broderick/Patricia Steffanson

1992

• Multnomah County EFNEP Team

Team Diversity Award

2021

• Joyce Senior Angullo

2020

• Joyce Senior and Adejoke Babatunde

2019 (for S.M.I.L.E.)- National Winner

• Barbara Brody and Ken Dickey

2018

• Marilyn Lesmeister

2016 (for Healthy Kids Club) – National Winner

• Mike Knutz
• Maria Falcon

2015 (for Open Campus Junots Program)

• Jeff Sherman
• Jennifer Oppenlander
• Maydra Valencia
• Ana Gomez-Diazgrandos
• Ann Harris
• Emily Henry
• Brenda Gutierrez
• Ruth Jones

2012

• Patricia Dawson/Claire Sponseller

2008

• Debra Minar-Driscoll

2005

• Janice Smiley/Lynn Steele
• Maureen Quinn/Marina Boyko
• Luz Lores-Lescano/Aidee Quezada
• Jenny Ahlers