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