This recognition is designed to pay tribute to a new Extension professional who has exhibited the potential for leadership and excellence in Extension program planning, delivery, evaluation, and/or administration during the first 10 years of their career.

2021

• Anna Browne

2020

• Emily Henry (national winner)

2019

• Jose Garcia (national winner)

2018

• Katie Ahern (national winner)

2017

• Jamie Davis (national winner)

2016

• Patty Skinkis

2015

• Luisa Santamaria (national winner)

2014

• Barbara Brody

2011

• Lynette Black

2010

• Sam Angima (national winner)

2009

• Sam Chan

2008

• Stephen Theberge

2007

• Sharon Johnson

2006

• Robin Galloway

2005

• Sally Bowman

2004

• Alice Voluntad

2003

• Tonya Aitkin

2002

• Jay Rasmussen

1998

• Flaxen Conway

1996

• Mike Cloughesy

1995

• Nancy Kershaw (combined early/mid career awards)

1993

• Jay Carr (combined early/mid career awards)

1992

• Dan McGrath (combined early/mid career awards)

1991

• Vicki Schmall (combined early/mid career awards)

1990

• Vicki Osis (combined early/mid career awards)