National Cooperative Extension Awards

The following awards are offered by the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) in partnership with USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Nominations begin February 16. For competitive edge, begin the process of nominating well before the deadline for online submission May 1. Winning Cooperative Extension professionals from these land-grant colleges and universities are selected by the end of July and will travel to the APLU Annual Meeting in November to receive their awards.

ECOP Excellence in Extension Awards Selection Committee

• The Individual Awards for Excellence in Extension recognize Cooperative Extension Professionals who excel at Extension programming, make a positive impact on constituents served, and provide visionary leadership for the System. It is designed to focus national attention on the role of Extension – one that is fundamental to the lifelong education and development of residents in communities around the nation. READ MORE…
  
• The Team Award for Excellence in Extension recognizes excellence of a team of Cooperative Extension Professionals in performing the work of Extension research, technical assistance, and outreach education. READ MORE…
• The National Extension Award for Innovative Programming that Addresses New Audiences is for Extension efforts that go above and beyond in reaching new audiences. It recognizes innovative teaching models and techniques that ensure Extension programs reach all audiences, especially new and those that have not been participating in traditional Extension education. READ MORE…