2020 NEAFCS National Award Winners

Past Presidents' New Professional Award - Callie Ward

The NEAFCS Past Presidents’ New Professional Award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of NEAFCS members within their first three years of employment. The award is to encourage the use of innovative and effective methods of conducting an Extension program. With a belief in the value of continued professional development, the past presidents of NEAFCS established this award to help enable new professionals to attend their first NEAFCS Annual Session. Callie‘s commitment to meeting the needs of individuals, families, and communities is exemplary.

Continued Excellence Award - Naomi Brower

The Continued Excellence Award recognizes NEAFCS members who continue to be involved in outstanding professional development and leadership.

The award recognizes NEAFCS members who have been actively involved in professional improvement programs, the promotion of professional development of others, and leadership.

Distinguished Service Award - Amanda Christensen

The Distinguished Service Award is the highest award presented by the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The award recognizes members for leadership, educational program efforts and professional development.

This award recognizes Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Educators for leadership, outstanding programs, and personal and professional growth.

1st Place Western Region Winner: Social Media Award

Amanda Christensen and Team: Utah Money Moms

Elizabeth Vance
Melanie Jewkes
Emma Parkhurst
Kathy Riggs
Tasha Killian
Mike Whitesides
Callie Ward
Elizabeth Davis
Olivia Yeip

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1st Place Western Region Winner: SNAP-Ed EFNEP Education

Casey Coombs and Team: Create Better Health Nutrition Curriculum for Adults

Heidi LeBlanc
Jocelin Gibson
LaCee Jimenez
Jacqueline Neid-Avila
Celina Wille
Kaitlin Waters
Kristi Strongo
Melanie Jewkes
Marcia Gertge
Paola Johnson

NEAFCS Western Region Winners

1st Place Western Region Winner: Social Media Award

Amanda Christensen and Team: Utah Money Moms

Elizabeth Vance
Melanie Jewkes
Emma Parkhurst
Kathy Riggs
Tasha Killian
Mike Whitesides
Callie Ward
Elizabeth Davis
Olivia Yeip

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1st Place Western Region Winner: SNAP-Ed EFNEP Education

1st Place Western Region Winner: Family Health and Wellness Award

Sandra Sulzer and Team: Tribal and Rural Opioid Initiative

Suzi Prevedel
Autumn Dunda
Marianne Clayborn
Stacey MacArthur
Hilary Disch
Erin Fanning Madden
Maren Wright Voss
Ashley Yaugher
Elizabeth Davis
Timothy Keady
Debasree DasGupta
Ashley Heaton
Timothy Light
Michelle Chapoose
Elizabeth Briscoe
Cassandra Manning

2nd Place Western Region Winner: Communications Award: Written Media Award

Cathy Merrill and Team: Electric Cookers are not for Canning Press Release

Karin Allen
Julene Reese
Susan Haws
Shelby Ruud
Teresa Hunsaker
Patricia Mathis
Ellen Serfustini
Paige Wray

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