Extension Awards
Award Descriptions
Category |
Outstanding |
Exceeds Expectations |
Successful |
Limited |
Rating Points |
Maximum = 25 |
Maximum = 20 |
Maximum =15 |
Maximum = 10 |
Extension Programming Implementation and/or development of impactful programs |
Develops and implements substantial programs with proven impact that address critical community needs. Regularly conducts evaluations and adjusts programs for maximum effectiveness. Demonstrates wide-reaching, long-term benefits. |
Creates and delivers impactful programs that meet community needs. Shows evidence of evaluation and adaptation to improve effectiveness. Demonstrates consistent, measurable benefits. |
Implements programs that meet identified needs with measurable success. Occasionally adjusts based on feedback, showing positive but limited impact. |
Delivers programs with minimal evidence of impact. Little to no evaluation or program adjustment; impact is not clearly demonstrated. |
Leadership on initiatives, programs, and/or funded projects |
Leads multiple major initiatives and funded projects, demonstrating visionary leadership and excellent teamworking abilities. Consistently exceeds project goals, while mentoring others and fostering collaboration. |
Successfully leads important initiatives and funded projects, consistently meeting objectives and deadlines. Encourages teamwork and provides guidance to peers. |
Leads initiatives and projects that meet objectives with occasional support from others. Leadership shows steady but routine performance. |
Takes limited leadership roles. Leadership skills lack in organization, communication, or team engagement. |
Innovation and research that improves Extension as a whole |
Conducts relevant research on innovative Extension practices that significantly enhance Extension’s efficiency or reach. Contributions are widely recognized and adopted by peers across the country. |
Develops innovative research on Extension practices that impact Extension and are adopted beyond the Utah. Innovation leads to improvements in Extension delivery or outreach. |
Engages in research on Extension practices with some evidence of positive change within the state. Improvements are moderate but relevant. |
Demonstrates minimal engagement in innovative research. Contributions show limited or no clear impact on improving Extension. |
Commitment to the advancement of Extension through internal and external service |
Actively serves in major leadership roles both internally and externally, contributing to the growth of Extension. Mentor others and fosters community partnerships that enhance Extension's reach. |
Serves in meaningful internal and external roles that promote Extension. Contributes regularly to committees, partnerships, or community engagement activities. |
Participates in service roles, mostly within Utah, contributing adequately to advancing Extension. Service is limited in scope. |
Engages minimally in service roles with little contribution to advancing Extension. Service activities are sporadic and/or not relevant. |
*Note: Review candidates based on the past three (3) years of performance in each category. Review E. G. Peterson Award candidates based on the past 20 years of performance.