2023

Diversity and Accessibility - Matt Browning,  Senior Public Affairs Specialist, USDA NIFA

Publishing and Graphic Design - Tracy Bryant, Director of Creative Services, UF/IFAS Communications

Media Relations and Writing - Samantha Murray, Senior Public Relations Specialist UF/IFAS Communication

Academic and Research - Quisto Settle , Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University

2022

Academic and Research Learning Community – Jessica Holt, assistant professor, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication, University of Georgia, Athens

Media Relations and Writing Learning Community – Chris Moran, communications aide to senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

2021

Academic and Research Learning Community – Lisa Lundy, professor, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, Gainesville

2020

Academic and Research Learning Community – Katie Abrams, associate professor, Department of Journalism and Media Education, Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Leadership and Management Learning Community – Michelle Olgers, director of marketing and communications, College of Agriculture, Virginia State University, Petersburg

2019

Retirees – Martha Filipic, former editor and technical writer, College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Ohio State University, Columbus

2018

Research – Joy Rumble, assistant professor, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, Gainesville

Publishing and Graphic Design – J. Adam Calaway, director of communications and public relations, Nobel Research Institute, Ardmore, Oklahoma

Academic Programs/Teaching/Mentoring – Annie Specht, program coordinator, Department of Agricultural Communications, Ohio State University, Columbus

2017

Academic Programs – Courtney Gibson, assistant professor, Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Leadership and Management – Ruth Borger, assistant vice president, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Marketing – Doug Edlund, assistant director of marketing and communications, Institute of Agriculture, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Publishing and Graphic Design – Ana Henke, extension publications digital media supervisor, Department of Marketing and Communications, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

Research – Lulu Rodriguez, associate professor and director of the Agricultural Communication Program, University of Illinois, Urbana

2016

Academic Programs — Erica Irlbeck, associate professor, Department of Agricultural Communication and Education, Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Leadership and Management — Martha Filipic, editor and technical writer, College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Ohio State University, Columbus

Publishing and Graphic Design — Gloria Holcombe, editor, Department of Communications and Agricultural Education, Kansas State University, Manhattan

Research — Lauri Baker, associate professor, Department of Communications and Agricultural Education, Kansas State University, Manhattan

2015

Academic Programs – Katie Abrams, associate professor, Department of Journalism and Media Education, Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Distance Education and Instructional Design – Jeff Hino, learning technology leader, Extension and Experiment Station Communications, Oregon State University, Corvallis

Diversity – Tom Merrill, communications specialist and professor, LSU AgCenter Communications, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Leadership and Management – Frankie Gould, director and professor, LSU AgCenter Communications, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Media Relations – Keith Robinson, news coordinator, Agricultural Communication Services, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Publishing and Graphic Design – Bruce Dupree, creative services manager, Department of Communications, Strategic Marketing and Client Relations, Alabama Cooperative Extension Service, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

Research – Courtney Meyers, associate professor, Department of Agricultural Communication, Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Retiree – Tom Knecht, former head, Office of Agricultural Communications, Mississippi State University, Starkville

Writing – Bob Ratliff, director, Extension Center for Government and Community Development, Mississippi State University, Starkville

2014

Academic Programs – Leslie D. Edgar, associate professor of agricultural communications, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Distance Education and Instructional Design – Jeanne Gleason, head of media productions, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

Leadership and Management – Ricky Telg, head, Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, University of Florida, Gainesville

Media Relations – Sandi Karstens, communications specialist and events coordinator, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Publishing and Graphic Design – Robert Casler, director, Marketing Communications and Brand Management, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson

Research – Emily Buck, associate professor of agricultural communication, Department of Human and Community Resource Development, Ohio State University, Columbus

Retiree – Janet Rodekohr, former news editor and marketing specialist, University of Georgia, Athens

Writing – Kay Ledbetter, associate editor/communications specialist, Texas AgriLife Research, Extension Service and Communications, College Station

2013

Academic Programs – Courtney Meyers, assistant professor, Department of Agricultural Communication, Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Diversity – Ariel Ginsburg, publishing manager, Oregon State University Extension and Experiment Station Communications, Corvallis

Electronic Media/Photography – Doug Edlund, interim director, Marketing and Communications Services, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Knoxville

International – Dwayne Cartmell, professor, Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater

Leadership and Management – Rhonda Conlon, director, Extension Information Technology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh

Marketing – Debbie Dalhouse, communications director, Clemson University Public Service and Agriculture, Clemson, South Carolina

Publishing – Melea Reicks Licht, director of alumni relations, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Communications Service, Iowa State University, Ames

Research – Leslie D. Edgar, associate professor of agricultural communications, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Retirees – K. Robert Kern, former professor of journalism, leader for educational media services, and international consultant, Iowa State University, Ames

2012

Academic Programs – Owen Roberts, director of research communications, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Marketing – Frankie Gould, director, Communications, LSU AgCenter, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Media Relations – Julie Douglas, director of communications, American Seed Trade Association, Alexandria, Virginia

Publishing – Russell J. Merzdorf, graphic designer, Agricultural Communication Services, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Research – James Evans, professor emeritus and former head of the Agricultural Communications and Documentation Center, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Retirees – William Tedrick, former head of agricultural communications, Texas A&M University, College Station

2011

Publishing – Sandy Clarke, communications manager, Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, Iowa State University, Ames

International – Leslie Edgar, assistant professor of agricultural communication, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Media Relations – Kay Ledbetter, associate editor/communication specialist, Texas AgriLife Research, Extension Service and Communications, Texas A&M University, College Station

Academic Programs – Emily Rhoades, assistant professor of agricultural communications, Department of Human and Community Resource Development, Ohio State University, Columbus

2010

Academic Programs – Mark Tucker, agricultural communication professor, Department of Youth Development and Agricultural Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Diversity – Rebecca McGovney-Ingram, doctoral student, Department of Agricultural Communications and Journalism, Texas A&M University, College Station

Information Technology – Rhonda Conlon, director, Extension Information Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh

International – Matt Byrnes, chair, Department of Digital Imaging and Design Technology, Dona Ana Community College, University Park, New Mexico

Leadership and Management – Virginia Morgan, extension specialist and administrator for outreach programs, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

Media Relations – Linda Benedict, associate director and professor, Communications and Public Relations, LSU AgCenter, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Publishing – Kevin Smith, editor, Agricultural Communication Services, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Research – Tracy Rutherford, associate professor, Department of Agricultural Communications and Journalism, Texas A&M University, College Station

2009

Academic Programs – Dwayne Cartmell, associate professor, Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater

Diversity – LaRae Donnellan, professor and public relations sequence coordinator, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee

Electronic Media – Bruce Sundeen, extension video producer, Agricultural Communication, North Dakota State University, Fargo

International – Frida Bonaparte, cross-cultural communication specialist, Mississippi State University, Starkville

Leadership and Management – Jeanne Gleason, director of media productions, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

Marketing – Suzanne Steel, marketing director, College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Ohio State University, Columbus

Publishing – Kyle McCaskill, publications leader, Cooperative Extension, University of Maine, Orono

Research – David Doerfert, professor, Department of Agricultural Communication, Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Writing – Susan McGinley, science writer and editor, Office of Educational Communications and Technologies, University of Arizona, Tucson

2008

Academic Programs – Tracy Irani, associate professor, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, Gainesville

Distance Education and Instructional Design – Becky Koch, director, Agricultural Communication, North Dakota State University, Fargo

Diversity – Florita Montgomery, extension communications specialist, West Virginia University, Morgantown

Graphic Design – Tracy Bryant, leader of graphic and visual design, Communication Services, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Information Technology – Fred Piazza, chief information officer, LSU AgCenter, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

International – Eric Abbott, professor, Greenlee School of Journalism, Iowa State University, Ames

Leadership and Management – Terry Meisenbach, communications and marketing leader, eXtension

Marketing – Kathy Reiser, associate regional director and professional development director, Extension and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Media Relations – Tom Merrill, professor and special projects writer and editor, LSU AgCenter Communications, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Publishing – Helen White, writer and editor, AgriLife Communications and Marketing, Texas A&M University, College Station

Research – John P. Brien, Fellow of the Institute of Public Administration and Agricultural Science, Australia, and consultant in the Asia Pacific

Writing – Peg Herring, writer and editor, Department of Extension and Experiment Station Communications, Oregon State University, Corvallis

2007

Academic Programs – Larry Whiting, professor of agricultural education and head of communications and technology, Ohio State University, Columbus

Distance Education – Barbara Chamberlin, assistant professor and extension specialist, Department of Media Productions, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

Diversity – Marci Hilt, media relations specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

Graphic Design – Lori Colvin, graphic designer and extension communications specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Communications, Texas A&M University, College Station

Information Technology – CC Chamberlin, technology analyst, Department of Media Productions, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

International – Gene Hettel, head, Communication and Publications Services, International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines

Leadership and Management – Terry Canup, head, Department of Media Productions, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

Marketing – Daniel L. Gardner, marketing and special projects leader, Office of Agricultural Communications, Mississippi State University, Starkville

Publishing – Judy Rude, public affairs officer, Communications and Information Technology, Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

Research – Dwayne Cartmell, assistant professor, Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater

Writing – LaRae Donnellan, professor and public relations sequence coordinator, School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee

2006

Academic Programs – Cindy Akers, associate professor, Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Diversity – B.K. Lilja, director, Communications, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Georgia

Information Technology – David Foote, director, Information Technology Department, University of New Hampshire, Durham

International – Hugh Maynard, president, Qu ’anglo Communications & Consulting, Quebec, Canada

Leadership and Management – Ashley Wood, communications director, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Marketing – Faith Peppers, team leader, public affairs, University of Georgia, Athens

Media Relations – Elaine Edwards, manager of educational materials and marketing services, Iowa State University Extension, Ames

Publishing – Jim Coats, principal editor, Communication Services and Information Technology, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California, Davis

Research – David Doerfert, associate professor, Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, Texas Tech University, Lubbock

2005

Academic Programs – Jefferson Miller, assistant professor of agricultural communications, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Distance Education and Instructional Design – Beth Raney, computer education leader, Information and Communication Technologies, College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, State College

Electronic Media – Joanne Littlefield, media relations, Educational Communications and Technologies, University of Arizona, Tucson

Information Technology – Ron Thomas, distance education coordinator, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Leadership and Management – Chris Sigurdson, head, Agricultural Communication Services, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Marketing – Elizabeth Gregory, associate professor and extension communications and marketing specialist, Texas A&M University, College Station

Media Relations – Vicki Miller, science writer/editor and assistant coordinator of news, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Photography – Dave Hansen, writer, editor and photographer, Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Minnesota, St. Paul

Publishing – Diane Bowen, associate editor, Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University, College Station

Research – Tracy Anne Irani, assistant professor, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, Gainesville

2004

Academic Programs – Mark Tucker, assistant professor of agricultural communication, Department of Human and Community Resource Development, Ohio State University, Columbus

Distance Education & Instructional Design – Ken Kulka, manager of television production and distance education, Communications and Technology, Ohio State University, Columbus

Electronic Media – Patrick Holian, media specialist and senior producer, Department of Agricultural Communications, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

Information Technology – Becky Osborne, extension specialist in computer training, West Virginia University, Morgantown

Leadership and Management – Bob Sams, director of communication services and technology, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California, Davis.

Media Relations – Suzanne Steel, director of communications, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, Ohio State University, Columbus

Photography – Edwin Remsberg, free-lance photographer and author and part-time photographer and teacher, University of Maryland, College Park

Publishing – Glenda Freeman, editor in the publishing unit of the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

Research – Kristina Boone, interim head and associate professor, Department of Communications, Kansas State University, Manhattan

Writing – Chris Sigurdson, interim head, Agricultural Communication Services, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

2003

Academic Programs – Ricky Telg, associate professor, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, Gainesville

Distance Education and Instructional Design – Erik Anderson, associate extension professor and director of agricultural communications, University of Idaho, Moscow

Graphic Design – Mary Hoffelt, senior graphic designer, Communications and Technology, Ohio State University, Columbus

Information Technology – Thomas Hintz, associate director of information technology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Leadership and Management – LaRae Donnellan, professor of journalism, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee

Media Relations – Tom Jirik, information specialist, Agriculture Communication, North Dakota State University, Fargo

Publishing – Linda Raney Kiesel, editor, Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, University of Kentucky, Lexington

Research – Joan Thomson, professor of agricultural communications, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, Pennsylvania State University, State College

2002

Academic Programs – Sherrie R. Whaley, associate professor of agricultural communication, Department of Human and Community Resource Development, Ohio State University, Columbus

Communications Management – Ellen Ritter, professor and head of agricultural communications, Texas A&M University, College Station

Distance Education – Ricky Telg, associate professor, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, Gainesville

Electronic Media – Alberto Hauffen, writer and radio news producer, Spanish Broadcast and Media Services, University of California, Davis

Graphic Design – Lauren Farr, senior graphic designer, Communications and Technology, Ohio State University, Columbus

Information Technology – Linda Ffolliott, webmaster, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson

Marketing – Bob Furbee, head of the Department of Communications, Kansas State University, Manhattan

Media Relations – Faith Peppers, news editor and public affairs team leader, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens

Publishing – Meg Ashman, extension publications editor and professor, University of Vermont, Burlington

Writing – Florita Stubbs Montgomery, communications specialist, Extension Information Office, West Virginia University, Morgantown

2001

Academic Programs – Shelly Peper Sitton, assistant professor, Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater

Communications Management – Karen F. Bolluyt, head, Communications Services, College of Agriculture, Iowa State University, Ames

Distance Education and Instructional Design – Ron Thomas, coordinator of distance education, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Electronic Media – Al Williamson, coordinator of educational video, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Graphic Design – Russ Merzdorf, senior designer, Agricultural Communication Services, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Information Technology – Kim Parker, extension associate professor and director of communication and technology resources, University of Vermont Extension and Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station, Burlington

Marketing – Janet Rodekohr, marketing specialist and administrator, Education, Communication and Technology, University of Georgia Extension Service, Athens

Media Relations – Chris Sigurdson, interim head, Agricultural Communication Services, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Photography – Mark Claesgens, communications specialist and photographer, LSU AgCenter Communications, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Publishing – Carol A. Whatley, co-leader, Extension Communications, Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, and Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

Research – Mark Tucker, assistant professor of agricultural communication, Ohio State University, Columbus

Writing – Dan Rahn, news editor, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens

2000

Academic Programs – Kris Boone, associate professor of agricultural communications and journalism, Kansas State University, Manhattan

Communications Management – Don Poucher, assistant vice president for external relations and communications, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Distance Education and Instructional Design – Karen Berke, head of Cooperative Extension Communications, University of California, Davis

Electronic Media – Karen Cronin, producer and coordinator, Visual and Broadcast Communications Department, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Information Technology – Roger Terry, coordinator of Information and Educational Technology, Department of Communications, Kansas State University, Manhattan

Media Relations – Dan Rahn, news editor, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens

Publishing – Sue Keller, publications production manager, University of Alaska Sea Grant, Fairbanks

Research – Eric Abbott, professor, Greenlee School of Journalism, Iowa State University, Ames

Writing – Brian Meyer, communications specialist, Communications Services, College of Agriculture, Iowa State University, Ames

1999

Communication Management – Barry Jones, director, Office of Agricultural Communication and Technology, University of Georgia, Athens

Distance Education – Kim Ragland, distance learning specialist, Agricultural Communications Services, University of Kentucky, Lexington

Electronic Media – Jeanne Gleason, professor, Department of Agricultural Communications, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

Graphic Design – Melanie Eirich, graphic designer, Department of Agricultural Communications, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Information Technology – Bethany Raney, computer education leader, Computer Services, Pennsylvania State University, State College

Marketing – Dave King, executive director, Indiana Higher Education Telecommunication System, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Media Relations – Jerry Rostad, information specialist, Agriculture Communication, North Dakota State University, Fargo

Publishing – Judy Winn, editor, Department of Agricultural Communications, Texas A&M University, College Station

Writing – Chuck Woods, writer, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

1998

Distance Education – Cheryl Bielema, instructional development specialist, Office of Academic Affairs, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Electronic Media – Erik Anderson, telecommunications specialist, Agricultural Communications Center, University of Idaho, Moscow

Graphic Design – Renee Lanik, graphic designer, Department of Agricultural Communication, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Information Technology – Rhonda Conlin, microcomputer specialist, Agriculture Communication, North Dakota State University, Fargo

International – William W. Ward, chair (retired), Department of Communication, Cornell University, Ithaca

Media Relations – Stan Ernst, information specialist, Agriculture Communication, North Dakota State University, Fargo

Publications – Edna Smith, editor, Department of Agricultural Communications, Texas A&M University, College Station

Writing – Marlene Fritz, news writer, Agricultural Communications Center, University of Idaho, Moscow

1997

Academic Programs – James F. Evans, professor and head, Department of Agricultural Communications, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Communication Management – Maxine Ferris, professor and director, Outreach Communications, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Michigan State University, East Lansing

Distance Education – Albert E. Powell, associate professor and extension communications specialist, Department of Agricultural Communications, Texas A&M University, College Station

Electronic Media – Randy Nemitz, video producer, Information and Applied Communications, Ohio State University, Columbus

Graphic Design – Tom Weeks, graphic designer, Department of Extension and Experiment Station Communications, Oregon State University, Corvallis

Information Technology – Kevin Gamble, IT director, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh

International – Ramiro Cabrera, senior graphic designer, International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines

Publications – Carol Nimmons, extension publications editor, Extension Communications, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens

Writing – Martha Carroll, technical editor, Information and Applied Communications, Ohio State University, Columbus

1996

Distance Education – Allan Schmidt, media production coordinator, College of Agriculture, Iowa State University, Ames

Electronic Media – Lynn Ketchum, coordinator of electronic media, Department of Extension and Experiment Station Communications, Oregon State University, Corvallis

Graphic Design – Audrey Wynne, graphic designer, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Information Technology – Ellen Taricani, training and support specialist, Pennsylvania State University, State College

International – Ellen Maurer, senior lecturer, Department of Agricultural Journalism, and formerly communications director of the Environmental and Natural Resources Policy and Training Project, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Marketing – Don Poucher, head of Educational Media and Services, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Media Relations – Laura Miller, extension communications specialist, Iowa State University, Ames

Photography – Wolfgang Hoffmann, photographer and communications specialist, Department of Agricultural Journalism, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Publications – Joyce Dolbier, publications production specialist and lead editor for the Journal of Applied Communications, University of Florida, Gainesville

Writing – Tom Jirik, information specialist, Agriculture Communication, North Dakota State University, Fargo

1995

Communication Management – Dave King, head, Agricultural Communication Services, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Distance Education – Jim Randall, head of video production, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Electronic Media – Jerry Rostad, video productions specialist, Agriculture Communication, North Dakota State University, Fargo

International – Ramiro Cabrera, senior graphic designer, International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines

Information Technology – Debbie Shaffer, IT extension communications specialist, Texas Agricultural and Extension Service, Texas A&M University, College Station

International – Bob Kern, international consultant on agricultural communications, Iowa State University, Ames

Marketing – Ken Kingsley, head, Department of Extension and Experiment Station Communications, Oregon State University, Corvallis

Media Relations – Andy Duncan, writer, Department of Extension and Experiment Station Communications, Oregon State University, Corvallis

Photography – John Wozniak, assistant director and photographer, Communications, LSU AgCenter, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Publications – Jerry Adams, editor/writer, Agricultural Communications Center, University of Idaho, Moscow

Research – Melva Berkland, communications specialist, Extension Communications System, Iowa State University, Ames

Writing – Len Calvert, extension communications specialist, Department of Extension and Experiment Station Communications, Oregon State University, Corvallis

1994

Communication Management – Larry Whiting, professor of agricultural education and head of communications and technology, Ohio State University, Columbus

Distance Education – Janet Poley, president and CEO, Ag*SAT, Lincoln, Nebraska

Electronic Media – Scott Fedale, chair of the information department, College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman

Graphic Design – Helen Huseman, graphic designer, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

International – John P. Brien, Perth, Australia, worked as exchange faculty for a year, Agriculture and Extension Information, University of Missouri-Columbia

Publications – Anita Povich, publications editor, Department of Agricultural Communications, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Teaching/Training – Robert G. Hayes, professor, Department of Agricultural Communications, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Writing – William Sullins, writer, Department of Communications, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University, Manhattan

1993

Communication Management – James Evans, professor and head, Department of Agricultural Communications, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Electronic Media – Albert E. Powell, associate professor and extension communications specialist, Department of Agricultural Communications, Texas A&M University, College Station

Information Technology – Valorie McAlpin, director, Extension and Research Communication, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro

International – M. LaRue Pollard, editor, Communication and Publications Services, International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines

Photography – Tom Gentle, photographer, Department of Extension and Experiment Station Communications, Oregon State University, Corvallis

Publications – Julia Graddy, editor, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Research – Robert G. Hayes, professor, Department of Agricultural Communications, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Teacher/Training – David G. Rice, computer applications specialist, Extension Communication, North Dakota State University, Fargo

Teleconferencing – Edwin W. Vernon, distance education director, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Writing – Dennis Hinkamp, consumer information writer, Information Services, Utah State University, Logan

1992

Graphic Design – Frankie Gould, graphic designer, Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

International – Bryant E. Kearl, professor, Department of Agricultural Journalism, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Marketing – Peter R. Pepinsky, director, Agricultural Communications, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina

Publications – James G. Shaner, professor and editor, Agriculture and Extension Information, University of Missouri-Columbia

Research – Paul Yarborough, agriculture journalism professor, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

1991

Computers – Janet Poley, director, Extension Communication, Information and Technology, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

Electronic Media – Harlan Lynn, extension communication specialist in audio production and video conferencing, Agriculture and Extension Information, University of Missouri-Columbia

Graphic Design – Mary Thrasher, graphic designer, Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

International Affairs – Paul Theodore Hutchcroft, communication program officer, Winrock International, Little Rock, Arkansas

Marketing – Joe Courson, extension television specialist, University of Georgia, Athens

Media Relations – Joe Marks, coordinator of print and broadcast news, Agriculture and Extension Information, University of Missouri-Columbia

Publications – Evie Liss, publications coordinator, Department of Extension and Experiment Station Communications, Oregon State University, Corvallis

Research – John Fett, professor, Department of Agricultural Journalism, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Teaching and Training – Debrah Jefferson, faculty development specialist, Program of Excellence in Teaching, University of Missouri-Columbia

Visuals – Dave Hansen, photographer, videographer and editor, Minnesota Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station, St. Paul

Writing – Linda Benedict, extension communication specialist, Agriculture and Extension Information, University of Missouri-Columbia

1990

Computers – David G. Rice, computer applications specialist, Extension Communication, North Dakota State University, Fargo

Electronic Media – Tom Bare, video producer, Department of Agricultural Communications, South Dakota State University, Brookings

Graphic Design – Gary Dagnan, graphic designer, Institute of Agriculture, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Interactive Technologies – Jeanne Gleason, professor, Department of Agricultural Information, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

International Affairs – J. Cordell Hatch, extension radio editor and international communication consultant in Colombia, Argentina, Swaziland, Philippines, Nepal, Japan and Pakistan, Pennsylvania State University, College Station

Media Relations – Daniel B. Lutz, extension news editor, Department of Agricultural Communication, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Publications – Terry Meisenbach, publications coordinator, Department of Agricultural Communication, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Research – Clifford Scherer, professor, Department of Communication, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

Teacher/Training – Larry Tennyson, news and features writer, Department of Agricultural Communications South Dakota State University, Brookings

Teleconferencing – William Murphy, distance education coordinator, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Visuals – Don Breneman, extension photographer, Communication Resources, University of Minnesota, St. Paul

Writing – Alexander Gavitt, agriculture writer/editor, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Connecticut, Storrs

1989

Communications Administration – Dick Lee, head, Extension and Agricultural Information, University of Missouri-Columbia

Computer – Margaret Ezell, information technology consultant, Cooperative Extension, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina

Electronic Media – Tyson Gair, television and radio producer, Office of Agricultural Communications, Mississippi State University, Starkville

Interactive Video – Tom Tate, national program leader, Information Systems Technology, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

International Communication – Don Esslinger, chair of communication committee, Association of U.S. University Directors of International Agricultural Programs, and former interim director, Extension and Agricultural Information, University of Missouri-Columbia

Media Relations – Marci Hilt, media relations specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

Publications – JoAnne Pierce, publication coordinator, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Teaching and Training – Duane Dailey, professor and extension communication specialist, Extension and Agriculture Information, University of Missouri-Columbia

Teleconferencing – Gene Allen, radio and television manager, Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, Tulsa

Writing – Andy Duncan, writer and editor, Department of Extension and Experiment Station Communications, Oregon State University, Corvallis

1988

Communication Administration – Don M. Springer, chairman, editorial department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Computer – Chris Scherer, communications specialist, Department of Agricultural Communications, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Graphic Design – Ashley Wood, communications director, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Electronic Media – Lynville Jarvis, video producer and television host, Office of Information, University of Vermont, Burlington

Interactive Video – Scott Fedale, chair of the information department, College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman

International – Tom Hargrove, editor and head, Communication and Publications Services, International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines

Publications – Pat Calvert, deputy director, Communication, Information and Technology Office, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

Research – LaRae Donnellon, editor and extension associate professor, Office of Information, College of Agriculture, University of Vermont, Burlington

Teacher/Training – James G. Shaner, professor and editor, Agriculture and Extension Information, University of Missouri-Columbia

Visuals – Vernon Brazle, Department of Agricultural Communications, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Writing – Janet Rodekohr, editor and writer, Education, Communication and Technology Office, University of Georgia Extension Service, Athens

1987

Broadcast – Michael Chapman, communications specialist, Department of Agriculture Ministry, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Computer – Eldon Fredericks, education technology specialist, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Graphic Design – Ruth M. Thompson, graphic designer, Office of Agricultural Communications, Mississippi State University, Starkville

International Affairs – John L. Wood, professor, Department of Agricultural Communications, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Research – Terry W. Canup, office manager, Extension Information, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

Visuals – David Hutto, director, Mississippi State Television Center, Mississippi State University, Starkville

Writing – Daniel B. Lutz, extension news editor, Department of Agricultural Communication, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

1986

Publications – Jay Philip Holman, interim head, Department of Agricultural Communications, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Research – Bonnie P. Riechert, chair, Communications, Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Writing – John A. Wallize, extension communications specialist for community development and public affairs, Iowa State University, Ames

Teacher/Training – Linda Benedict, extension communication specialist and instructor of agricultural journalism, Extension and Agriculture Information, University of Missouri-Columbia

Graphic Design – Gary Hermance, coordinator for graphics and print services, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville

Broadcasting – Arthur L. Higbee, director of telecommunications, Utah State University, Logan

International Affairs – Francis C. Byrnes, senior associate with Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development, Arlington, Virginia

1985

Broadcasting – Jack M. Johns, extension radio specialist, West Virginia University, Morgantown

Graphic Design – Monroe M. Givens, graphic designer and associate director for creative services, Office of Public Relations, University of Delaware, Newark

Teacher/Training – Dick Lee, head, Extension and Agricultural Information Office and agricultural journalism program, University of Missouri- Columbia

Visuals – Duane Dailey, professor and extension communication specialist, Extension and Agriculture Information, University of Missouri-Columbia

Writing – William F. Braden, editor and extension communications specialist, Department of Agricultural Communications, Texas A&M University, College Station

1984

Visuals – William H. Folwell, Pennsylvania State University, State College

Publications – Jon Smith, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Writing – Terence L. Day, Washington State University, Pullman

1983

Graphic Design – Ruth F. Thompson, graphic designer, Communications, LSU Agricultural Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Press – Lee Jorgensen, associate news editor, Extension Information, Kansas State University, Manhattan

Publications – Don Esslinger, publications editor, Extension and Agricultural Information Office, University of Missouri, Columbia

Radio/TV – J. Cordell Hatch, extension radio editor, Pennsylvania State University, College Station

Research – Don Springer, head, Department of Agricultural Communications, Texas A&M University, College Station

Teacher/Training – Delmar Hatesohl, professor and assistant director, Extension and Agricultural Information, University of Missouri-Columbia

Visuals – Ralf Graham, extension communication specialist, Extension Information, Kansas State University, Manhattan

1982

Graphic Design – Gwil Evans, head, Department of Extension and Experiment Station Communications, Oregon State University, Corvallis

Press – J.J. Feight, writer/editor, Agricultural Communication, North Dakota State University, Fargo

Publications – William L. Carpenter, publications editor, Cooperative Extension Service, North Carolina State University, Raleigh

Radio/TV – Roland Brooks, radio producer, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Georgia, Athens

Teaching/Training – Harold Swanson, professor of agricultural journalism and program director for communications, Agricultural Extension Service, University of Minnesota, St. Paul

Visuals – Fritz Albert, photographer and documentary filmmaker, Department of Agricultural Journalism, University of Wisconsin-Madison

1981

Graphic Design – James Griffith, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

Publications – Chester Unruh, publications editor, Extension Information, Kansas State University, Manhattan

Radio/TV – James Johnson, chief of radio and television, U.S. Department of Agriculture

1980

Graphic Design – Jim Estes, graphic designer, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

Press – Thomas McCormick, head, Office of Information, University of Vermont, Burlington

Publications – Don Gregg, publications editor, Michigan State University, East Lansing

Radio/TV – Dennis Godfrey, West Virginia University, Morgantown

Teaching/Research – Orrine Gregory, professor, Extension and Agricultural Information, University of Missouri-Columbia

Visual Aids – Paul Gwin, professor, Extension and Agricultural Information, University of Missouri-Columbia