Rural Online Initiative



Awards & Recognitions

Honoring our contributions to remote work innovation and community development.

2024

 

  • Excellence in Extension Engagement (Team), National Winner
    Presented by: Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP)

  • Educational Technology (Team), National Winner
    Presented by: National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)

  • Educational Technology (Team), Regional Winner (West)
    Presented by: National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)

  • Educational Materials (Team), National Runner-Up
    Presented by: National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)

 

2023

 
  • Excellence in Community Development Work (Team), National Winner
    Presented by: National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)
  • Excellence in Community Development Work (Team), Regional Winner
    Presented by: National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)

2022

 
  • Hermes Creative Award, Platinum Winner (Team), National Winner
    Presented by: International Competition for Creative Professionals

2021

 

  • Award for Innovation (Team), National Winner
    Presented by: National Extension Technology Community (NETC)

  • Creative Excellence Award (Team), National Winner
    Presented by: National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)

  • Creative Excellence Award (Team), Regional Winner (West)
    Presented by: National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)

  • Distinguished Team Award, Regional Winner (West)
    Presented by: Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP)

  • Distinguished Team Award, State Winner (Utah)
    Presented by: Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP)


2020

 

  • Outstanding Contributor Award (Individual), National Winner
    Presented by: National Association of Extension Program & Staff Development Professionals (NAEPSDP)

  • Excellence in Extension (Individual), Region Winner
    Presented by: Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP)

  • Award of Excellence (Team), Region Winner
    Presented by: Western Extension Directors Association (WEDA)

  • Innovation and Creativity (Team), National Winner
    Presented by: National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)

  • Next Generation Leader (Individual), State Winner
    Presented by: Utah Governor’s Rural Partnership Board (GRPB)

  • Administrative Leadership Award (Individual), State Winner
    Presented by: Iota-Utah Chapter, Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP)


2019

 

  • Outstanding Poster Award (Team), National Winner
    Presented by: National Association of Extension Program and Staff Development Professionals (NAEPSDP)

  • Administrative Leadership Award (Individual), Regional Winner
    Presented by: Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP)

  • Excellence in Community Action – Rural Partner of the Year Award (Individual), State Winner
    Presented by: Community Action Partnership of Utah (CAPU)


2018

 

  • County Faculty of the Year Award (Individual), State Winner
    Presented by: Utah State University, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS)


FAQs

These awards recognize the Remote Online Initiative (ROI) program’s contributions to remote work education, workforce development, and community impact. They highlight our innovative approaches, technology integration, and success in expanding economic opportunities through remote work.

Receiving these awards:

  • Enhances credibility and recognition for the ROI program.
  • Validates the program’s impact on remote work education and economic development.
  • Strengthens partnerships and funding opportunities.
  • Motivates our team to continue improving and expanding the program.

Visit our Remote Work Certificate Program page to learn more about our initiatives, training opportunities, and success stories.