Paul A. Funk Recognition Award
Past Award Recipients
2012
H. Rex Gaskins , Animal Sciences
William G. Helferich , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Matthew B. Wheeler , Animal Sciences
2011
Rodney W. Johnson , Animal Sciences
Stephen P. Long , Crop Sciences
Roderick I. Mackie , Animal Sciences
2010
Robert A. Aherin , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Sharon M. Donovan , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Walter L. Hurley , Animal Sciences
2009
Mark B. David , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Michael Ellis, Animal Sciences
Douglas F. Parrett , Animal Sciences
2008
James K. Drackley , Animal Sciences
Scott H. Irwin , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Emerson D. Nafziger , Crop Sciences
2007
Michael E. Gray , Crop Sciences
Joseph H. Pleck , Human and Community Development
Bryan A. White , Animal Sciences
2006
Jeffrey O. Dawson , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Darrel J. Kesler , Animal Sciences
Floyd K. McKeith , Animal Sciences
2005
Donald P. Briskin , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Darrel L. Good , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Marvin R. Paulsen , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
2004
Elizabeth H. Jeffery , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Schuyler S. Korban , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2003
Cleora J. D’Arcy , Crop Sciences
Burton E. Swanson , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Lila O. Vodkin , Crop Sciences
2002
Dan B. Faulkner , Animal Sciences
Reed W. Larson , Human and Community Development

Paul A. Funk Recognition Award
Past Award Recipients (cont.)
2001
Philip Buriak , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Shelly J. Schmidt , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Mary Ann Lila Smith , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2000
Carl M. Parsons , Animal Sciences
Robert M. Skirvin , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Laurian J. Unnevehr , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
1999
Neal R. Merchen , Animal Sciences
John C. van Es , University of Illinois Extension
Donald G. White , Crop Sciences
1998
Sonya B. Salamon , Human and Community Development
Kevin L. Steffey , Crop Sciences
Sarahelen R. Thompson, Agricultural and Consumer Economics
1997
Philip Garcia , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Barbara P. Klein , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Cecil D. Nickell , Crop Sciences
1996
John B. Braden , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Carroll E. Goering , Agricultural Engineering
Harris A. Lewin , Aninal Sciences
1995
John W. Dudley , Crop Sciences
Margaret R. Grossman , Agricultural Economics
Paul C. Harrison , Animal Sciences
1994
Hans P. Blaschek , Food Science
Robert A. Easter , Animal Sciences
J. Kent Mitchell , Agricultural Engineering
1993
Peter J. Barry , Agricultural Economics
Loren E. Bode , Agricultural Engineering
Raymond M. Leuthold , Agricultural Economics
1992
Leann L. Birch
Keith W. Kelley
Lawrence B. Schook
1991
Larry L. Berger
Theodore Hymowitz
Steven T. Sonka

1990
George C. Fahey, Jr.
Robert G. Hoeft
Michael F. Hutjens
1989
Janice M. Bahr
David L. Chicoine
Toshiro Nishida
1988
Peter J. Bechtel
Harold D. Guither
Mary Frances Picciano
1987
Charles M. Brown
Munir Cheryan
Sidney L. Spahr
1986
Stanley E. Curtis
John W. Erdman, Jr.
Marshal D. McGlamery
1985
Darrell A. Miller
Constantin A. Rebeiz
John T. Scott, Jr.
1984
Jerry W. Robinson, Jr.
James B. Sinclair
Delmar F. Wilken
1983
Jimmy H. Clark
Samuel F. Ridlen
Edward G. Perkins
1982
C. Allen Bock
Bruce L. Larson
Stevenson Moore III
1981
M. Dale Bateman
Thomas L. Frey
Jack M. Widholm
Paul A. Funk Recognition Award
Past Award Recipients (cont.)

1980
Aldon H. Jenson
Benjamin A. Rasmussen
Gene C. Shove
Marvin P. Steinberg
Frank J. Stevenson
1979
Richard L. Bernard
Marvin P. Bryant
Lowell D. Hill
Arthur J. Muehling
1978
Thomas A. Hieronymus
Ellery L. Knake
Fred A. Kummerow
Queenie B. Mills
W. Michael Sager
1977
David H. Baker
James W. Gerdemann
L. Touby Kurtz
Faye M. Sims
Earl R. Swanson
1976
Chester B. Baker
Carl L. Davis
David Gottlieb
George E. McKibben
Z. John Ordal
1975
G. Richard Carlisle
Walter O. Scott
Malcomb C. Shurtlef
Lawrence H. Simerl
Joseph Tobias
1974
Philip J. Dziuk
James F. Evans
Richard H. Hageman
Alvin I. Nelson
Jacob A. Weber
1973
Samuel R. Aldrich
Marilyn M. Dunsing
Arthur L. Hooker
Norman G. P. Krausz
Robert G. F. Spitze
Paul A. Funk Recognition Award
Past Award Recipients (cont.)

1972
D. Eugene Becker
Donald J. Bray
Ambrose W. Burger
Andrew V. Nalbandov
Fred W. Slife
1971
D. Eugene Alexander
Harold W. Hannah
Howard B. Petty
Harry G. Russell
Glenn W. Salisbury
Paul A. Funk Recognition Award
Past Award Recipients (cont.)

Spitze Land-Grant Professorial Career Excellence Award
Past Award Recipients
2012
Shelly J. Schmidt , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2011
John B. Braden , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
2010
Bryan A. White , Animal Sciences
2009
John W. Erdman, Jr., Food Science and Human Nutrition
2008
Hans P. Blaschek , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2007
Mary Ann Lila , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2006
George C. Fahey, Jr ., Animal Sciences
2005
Schuyler S. Korban , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2004
Robert M. Skirvin , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2003
John W. Dudley , Crop Sciences

Faculty Award for Global Impact
Past Award Recipients
2012
Prasanta K. Kalita , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
2011
Alan C. Hansen , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
2010
Robert L. Thompson , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
2009
Alex E. Winter-Nelson , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
2008
Torbert R. Rocheford , Crop Sciences
2007
Elvira de Mejia , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2006
Schuyler S. Korban , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2005
None
2004
Michael E. Irwin , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences

Faculty Award for Excellence in Extension
Past Award Recipients
Senior Faculty Award for Excellence in Extension
2012 Karen M. Chapman-Novakofski , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2011 Gary D. Schnitkey , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
Kenneth W. Koelkebeck , Animal Sciences
Mosbah M. Kushad , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Kevin H. Kline , Animal Sciences
Michael C. Hirschi , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Robert A. Aherin , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Richard A. Weinzierl , Crop Sciences
Douglas F. Parrett , Animal Sciences
Emerson D. Nafziger , Crop Sciences
Michael E. Gray , Crop Sciences
Burton E. Swanson , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Dan B. Faulkner , Animal Sciences
Marshal D. McGlamery , Crop Sciences
Robert G. Hoeft , Crop Sciences
Floyd A. Giles , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Michael F. Hutjens , Animal Sciences
Darrel L. Good , Agricultural Economics
Jerry W. Robinson, Jr ., Agricultural Economics
John C. Siemens , Agricultural Engineering
Malcolm C. Shurtleff , Plant Pathology
C. Allen Bock , Agricultural Economics
Loren E. Bode , Agricultural Engineering
Thomas L. Frey , Agricultural Economics
Gilbert R. Hollis , Animal Sciences
Harold D. Guither , Agricultural Economics
Ellery L. Knake , Agronomy
College Faculty Award for Excellence in Extension
2012 Carl A. Bradley , Crop Sciences
2011 None
2010 None
2009 Aaron G. Hager , Crop Sciences
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
Angela C. Lyons , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Paul E. McNamara , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Angela R. Wiley , Human and Community Development
Mohammad Babadoost , Crop Sciences
Gary D. Schnitkey , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
Raymond A. Cloyd , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Thomas B. Voigt , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
None
Mosbah M. Kushad , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Aaron T. Ebata , Human and Community Development
Darin M. Eastburn , Crop Sciences
F. William Simmons , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
1996 Kevin H. Kline , Animal Sciences
Young Faculty Award for Excellence in Extension (last awarded in 1995)
1995 Michael C. Hirschi , Agricultural Engineering
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
Michael E. Gray , Agricultural Entomology
Robert A. Aherin , Agricultural Engineering
Dan B. Faulkner , Animal Sciences
Christine M. Todd , Division of Human Development and Family Studies, SHRFS
Emerson D. Nafziger , Agronomy
Kevin L. Steffey , Plant Pathology
Floyd K. McKeith , Animal Sciences
David L. Chicoine , Agricultural Economics
Michael F. Hutjens , Animal Sciences

Faculty Award for Excellence in Research
Past Award Recipients
Senior Faculty Award for Excellence in Research
2012 Patrick J. Weatherhead , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2011 Romana A. Nowak , Animal Sciences
2010
2009
2008
Michael J. Plewa , Crop Sciences
William G. Helferich , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Mark B. David , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
James K. Drackley , Animal Sciences
Sharon M. Donovan , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Roderick I. Mackie , Animal Sciences
Bryan A. White , Animal Sciences
Keith W. Singletary , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
Stephen K. Farrand , Crop Sciences
Andrea H. Beller , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
John W. Dudley , Crop Sciences
Lila O. Vodkin , Crop Sciences
Reed W. Larson , Human and Community Development
Keith W. Kelley , Animal Sciences
George C. Fahey, Jr ., Animal Sciences
Cecil D. Nickell , Agronomy
Constantin A. Rebeiz , Horticulture
Jimmy H. Clark , Animal Sciences
James B. Sinclair , Plant Pathology
Lowell D. Hill , Agricultural Economics
Theodore Hymowitz , Agronomy
Frank J. Stevenson , Agronomy
Jack M. Widholm , Agronomy
Janice M. Bahr , Animal Sciences
David H. Baker , Animal Sciences
College Faculty Award for Excellence in Research
2012 Hao Feng , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2011
2010
2009
2008
Kelly S. Swanson , Animal Sciences
Juan J. Loor , Animal Sciences
None
2007
2006
2005
2004
Dean E. Riechers , Crop Sciences
Vijay Singh , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Sandra L. Rodriguez-Zas , Animal Sciences
Qin Zhang , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Kelly A. Tappenden , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
Rodney W. Johnson , Animal Sciences
H. Rex Gaskins , Animal Sciences
Robin L. Jarrett , Human and Community Development
Timothy A. Garrow , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Brent A. McBride , Human and Community Development
James K. Drackley , Animal Sciences
Sharon M. Donovan , Food Science and Human Nutrition
1996 J. Bruce Litchfield , Agricultural Engineering
Young Faculty Award for Excellence in Research (last awarded in 1995)
1995 Mary Ann Lila Smith , Horticulture
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
Bryan A. White , Animal Sciences
Donald P. Briskin , Agronomy
Harris A. Lewin , Animal Sciences
Schuyler S. Korban , Horticulture
John B. Braden , Agricultural Economics
Larry L. Berger , Animal Sciences
Steven T. Sonka , Agricultural Economics
George C. Fahey, Jr., Animal Sciences
John A. Milner , Food Sciences

Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching
Past Award Recipients
Senior Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching
2012 David S. Bullock , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
2011 Kelly A. Tappenden , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2010
2009
2008
Prasanta K. Kalita , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Ramona F. Oswald , Human and Community Development
M. Susan Brewer , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
Paul N. Ellinger , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Tom R. Carr , Animal Sciences
Walter L. Hurley , Animal Sciences
L. Arthur Spomer , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Gary J. Kling , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
Douglas F. Parrett , Animal Sciences
Donald P. Briskin , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Cleora J. D’Arcy , Crop Sciences
Philip Buriak , Agricultural Engineering
Robert M. Skirvin , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Darrel J. Kesler , Animal Sciences
Wesley D. Seitz , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Charles N. Graves , Animal Sciences
Carroll E. Goering , Agricultural Engineering
Thomas L. Frey , Agricultural Economics
James R. Roush , Agricultural Economics
Darrell A. Miller , Agronomy
Marvin C. Carbonneau , Horticulture
J. Kent Mitchell , Agricultural Engineering
William R. Nelson, Jr ., Horticulture
Donald G. White , Plant Pathology
Ambrose W. Burger , Agronomy
College Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching
2012 Xinlei Wang , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
2011
2010
Angela D. Kent , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Nicholas Brozović , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
2009 Soo-Yeun Lee , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2008 Jennifer L. Hardesty , Human and Community Development
2007
2006
2005
2004
Kelly A. Tappenden , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Hamish R. Gow , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Alan C. Hansen , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Dean E. Riechers , Crop Sciences
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
Prasanta K. Kalita , Agricultural Engineering
Germàn A. Bollero , Crop Sciences
Timothy A. Garrow , Food Science and Human Nutrition
William C. Sullivan , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Jasna D. Jovanovic , Human and Community Development
Michael A. Mazzocco , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Philip Buriak , Agricultural Engineering
1996 Brent McBride , Human and Community Development
Young Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching (last awarded in 1995)
1995 Bruce J. Sherrick , Agricultural Economics
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
Laurie Kramer , Division of Human Development and Family Studies, SHRFS
Gerald L. Riskowski , Agricultural Engineering
J. Bruce Litchfield , Agricultural Engineering
Gary J. Kling , Horticulture
Douglas F. Parrett , Animal Sciences
1989
1988
1987
1986
M. Allison Carll-White , Textiles, Apparel, and Interior Design, SHRFS
Robert M. Skirvin , Horticulture
Robert A. Easter , Animal Sciences
Donald L. Uchtmann , Agricultural Economics

Karl E. Gardner Outstanding Undergraduate Adviser Award
Past Award Recipients
(Started in 1988 with an unrestricted personal award of $1,000 and a certificate of recognition; increased to a $2,000 award in 2003-04)
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
David J. Miller , Animal Sciences
Isaac K.O. Cann , Animal Sciences
Manabu T. Nakamura , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Alan C. Hansen , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Frederic L. Kolb , Crop Sciences
Walter L. Hurley , Animal Sciences
Prasanta K. Kalita , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Darrel J. Kesler , Animal Sciences
Bryan A. White , Animal Sciences
Michael C. Hirschi , Agricultural Engineering
Delbert T. Dahl , Human and Community Development
Cleora J. D’Arcy , Crop Sciences
Jeffrey W. Moss , Human and Community Development
Thomas W. Fermanian , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Gary J. Kling , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
John F. Reid , Agricultural Engineering
Robert Hays , Human and Community Development
Tom R. Carr , Animal Sciences
David J. Wehner , Hoticulture
Philip Buriak , Agricultural Engineering
Lyle P. Fettig , Agricultural Economics
J. Robert Lodge , Animal Sciences
James R. Roush , Agricultural Economics
Sara U. Douglas , Textiles, Apparel and Interior Design, SHRFS
Thomas L. Frey , Agricultural Economics
Darrell A. Miller , Agronomy
Warren K. Wessels , Agriculture Administration

2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
John Clyde and Henrietta Downey Spitler Teaching Award
Past Award Recipients
Kenneth W. Koelkebeck , Animal Sciences
None
None
Frederic L. Kolb , Crop Sciences
John B. Masiunas , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Karen M. Chapman-Novakofski , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Paul N. Ellinger , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Germán A. Bollero , Crop Sciences
F. William Simmons , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Tom R. Carr , Animal Sciences
Donald P. Briskin , Human and Community Development
Laurie F. Kramer , Human and Community Development
Richard A. Weinzierl , Crop Sciences
William C. Sullivan , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Jasna D. Jovanovic , Human and Community Development
Darrel J. Kesler , Animal Sciences
Michael F. Hutjens , Animal Sciences
Floyd K. McKeith , Animal Sciences
Marvin C. Carbonneau , Horticulture
Douglas F. Parrett , Animal Sciences
David J. Williams , Horticulture
Donald G. White , Plant Pathology
Floyd A. Giles , Horticulture
Robert J. Reber , School of Human Resources and Family Studies
Darrell A. Miller , Agronomy

Team Award for Excellence
Past Award Recipients
2012
Emerald Ash Borer Education Team
Philip L. Nixon , Crop Sciences
David J. Robson , Crop Sciences
Martha A. Smith , University of Illinois Extension
2011 program in Environmental and Resource Economics (pERE) Team
Amy W. Ando , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Katherine R. Baylis , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
John B. Braden , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Richard J. Brazee , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Nicholas Brozović , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Don Fullerton , College of Business – Finance
Geoffrey J.D. Hewings , College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Geography
Madhu Khanna , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Hayri Önal , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
2010
Farm Analysis Solution Tools (FAST) Team
Ryan M. Batts , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Paul N. Ellinger , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
James G. Endress , UI Extension
Darrel L. Good , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Ruth F. Hambleton , UI Extension
Scott H. Irwin , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Dale H. Lattz , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Nicholas D. Paulson , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Gary D. Schnitkey , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Bruce J. Sherrick , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
2009
Illinois Gardener Team
James E. Appleby , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Heather E. Lash , ACES Administration – Office of Research
Sandra L. Mason , U of I Extension
Donald E. Meyer , U of I Extension
Philip L. Nixon , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Dianne A. Noland , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Nancy R. Pataky , Crop Sciences
David J. Robson , U of I Extension
Robert M. Skirvin , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Thomas B. Voigt , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Donald G. White , Crop Sciences
2008
Corn and Soybean Classics Team
Suzanne M. Bissonnette , UI Extension
Todd E. Gleason , Information Technology and Communication Services
Darrel L. Good, Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Michael E. Gray , Crop Sciences
Aaron G. Hager , Crop Sciences
Robert G. Hoeft , Crop Sciences
Emerson D. Nafziger , Crop Sciences
Terry L. Niblack , Crop Sciences
Gary D. Schnitkey , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Kevin L. Steffey , Crop Sciences

Team Award for Excellence
Past Award Recipients (cont.)
2007
Illinois Center for Soy Foods Team
Keith R. Cadwallader , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Pradeep K. Khanna , National Soybean Research Laboratory, ACES Administration
Barbara P. Klein , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Karl E. Weingartner , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2006
SoyFACE Global Change Research Team
Elizabeth Ainsworth , Crop Sciences
Carl Bernacchi , Illinois State Water Survey
Germán Bollero , Crop Sciences
Evan H. DeLucia , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Plant Biology
Nicki J. Engeseth , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Andrew D.B. Leakey , Institute for Genomic Biology
Stephen P. Long , Crop Sciences
Timothy A. Mies , Crop Sciences
Randall L. Nelson, Crop Sciences
Donald R. Ort , Institute for Genomic Biology, Plant Biology
Michelle M. Wander , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2005
Pesticide Safety Education Program Team
Patricia A. Bingaman , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Scott M. Bretthauer , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Jean L. Miles, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Philip L. Nixon , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Bruce E. Paulsrud , Crop Sciences
Michelle L. Wiesbrook , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2004
farmdoc Team
Stephen R. Ayers , University of Illinois Extension
Kevin W. Brooks , University of Illinois Extension
Paul N. Ellinger , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
James G Endress , University of Illinois Extension
Darrel L. Good , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Ruth F. Hambleton , University of Illinois Extension
Robert J. Hauser , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Scott H. Irwin , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Dale H. Lattz , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Paul A. Mariman , University of Illinois Extension
Joao G. Martinez , Agricultural and Consumer Economics/University of São Paulo, Brazil
Gary D. Schnitkey , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Bruce J. Sherrick , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Donald L. Uchtmann , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
2003
Western Corn Rootworm Strategic Pest Management Team
Mark R. Band , Biotechnology Center
Michael E. Gray , Crop Sciences
Scott A. Isard , Geography
Eli Levine , Illinois Natural History Survey
Harris A. Lewin , Animal Sciences
Lei Liu , Biotechnology Center
David W. Onstad , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Susan T. Ratcliffe , Crop Sciences
Hugh M. Robertson , Entomology
Joseph L. Spencer , Illinois Natural History Survey

Team Award for Excellence
Past Award Recipients (cont.)
2002
Illinois Beef Quality Initiative
Larry L. Berger , Animal Sciences
Dan B. Faulkner , Animal Sciences
Floyd K. McKeith , Animal Sciences
Douglas F. Parrett , Animal Sciences
2001
The ACES Teaching College Team
Philip Buriak , Agricultural Engineering
Cleora J. D’Arcy
, Crop Sciences
J. Bruce Litchfield , Agricultural Engineering
Shelly J. Schmidt , Food Science and Human Nutrition

Professional Staff Award for Excellence
Past Award Recipients
2012
Sustained Excellence – Teaching and Outreach
Monica A. David , Crop Sciences
Sustained Excellence – Research
Gracia Zabala , Crop Sciences
Sustained Excellence – Administrative/Management or Technical Contributions
Barry R. Dickerson , ACES Administration – Advancement
Innovation and Creativity
Elizabeth F. Reutter, Food Science and Human Nutrition
2011
Sustained Excellence – Teaching and Outreach
Greg R. Stack , UI Extension
Sustained Excellence – Research
Marcia H. Monaco Siegel , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Sustained Excellence – Administrative/Management or Technical Contributions
Joe E. Barron, Animal Sciences
Innovation and Creativity
John P. Arends, Information Technology and Communication Services
2010
Sustained Excellence – Teaching and Outreach
George F. Czapar , UI Extension
Sustained Excellence – Research
Stephen A. Ebelhar , Crop Sciences
Sustained Excellence – Administrative/Management or Technical Contributions
Donald L. Meyer , Information, Technology and Communication Services
Innovation and Creativity
Jean-Louis F. Ledent , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2009
Sustained Excellence – Teaching and Outreach
Suzanne M. Bissonnette , U of I Extension
Sustained Excellence – Research
Ram J. Singh , Crop Sciences
Sustained Excellence – Administrative / Management or Technical Contributions
E. Louise Rogers , ACES Administration – Advancement
Innovation and Creativity
Jill North Craft , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2008
Sustained Excellence – Teaching and Outreach
Carol J. Schlitt , UI Extension
Sustained Excellence – Research
Juliann R. Seebauer , Crop Sciences
Sustained Excellence – Administrative – Management or Technical Contributions
Patricia A. Bingaman , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Innovation and Creativity
2007
Darlene S. Knipe , UI Extension
Sustained Excellence – Teaching and Outreach
James C. Schmidt , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Sustained Excellence – Research
Douglas J. Maxwell , Crop Sciences
Sustained Excellence – Administrative – Management or Technical Contributions

Alison B. Schmulbach , Administration and Finance, ACES Administration
Professional Staff Award for Excellence
Past Award Recipients (cont.)
2006
Sustained Excellence – Teaching and Outreach
Jeri P. Marxman , Human and Community Development
Sustained Excellence - Research
Eric A. Adee, Crop Sciences
Sustained Excellence – Management Contribution
Jesse C. Thompson , ACES Administration
Innovation and Creativity
James H. Baltz , Animal Sciences
2005
Sustained Excellence – Teaching and Outreach
Philip L. Nixon , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Sustained Excellence – Research
Ralph W. Esgar , Crop Sciences
Sustained Excellence – Management Contribution
Robin A. Orr , University of Illinois Extension
Innovation and Creativity
Douglas G. Peterson , Information Technology and Communication Services
2004
Sustained Excellence
Gary L. Beaumont , Information Technology and Communication Services
Deborah A. Cavanaugh-Grant , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Innovation and Creativity
Judith A. Hartley , Human and Community Development
Rebecca J. McBride , Academic Programs
2003
Sustained Excellence
Robert W. Frazee, UI Extension
Jane A. Scherer , UI Extension
Innovation and Creativity
Karen M. Chan, UI Extension
Ted L. Funk , Agricultural Engineering
2002
Sustained Excellence
Debra Shelton Medlyn , Human and Community Development
William H. Shoemaker , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Innovation and Creativity
Marilyn L. Nash , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Susan T. Ratcliffe , Crop Sciences
2001
Sustained Excellence
Laura L. Bauer , Animal Sciences
Steven E. Ford , Agricultural Engineering
Innovation and Creativity
Pradeep K. Khanna , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Benjamin C. Mueller , Human and Community Development

Professional Staff Award for Excellence
Past Award Recipients (cont.)
2000
Sustained Excellence
Ellen I. Burton , UI Extension
Richard K. Knipe , UI Extension
Innovation and Creativity
Stephanie S. Brown , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Robert E. Dunker , Crop Sciences
1999
Sustained Excellence
Edward N. Ballard , UI Extension
Paul W. Benson , Agricultural Engineering
Innovation and Creativity
Julie Fesenmaier , Human and Community Development
James E. Painter , Food Science and Human Nutrition
1998
Sustained Excellence
David W. Seibert , UI Extension
Anne Heinze Silvis , Human and Community Development
Innovation and Creativity
Susan L. Post , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Robert E. Wolf , Agricultural Engineering
1997
Sustained Excellence
John M. Edgington , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
David B. Fischer , UI Extension
Innovation and Creativity
Rhonda S. Ferree , UI Extension
Tina M. Prow , Information Technology and Communication Services
1996
Sustained Excellence
Michael F. Bolin , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Nancy R. Pataky , Crop Sciences
Innovation and Creativity
Dan C. Cotton , Cooperative Extension Service
Peggy Patton , Human and Community Development
1995
Sustained Excellence
Eugene L. Ziegler , Agronomy
Karen L. Zotz , Cooperative Extension Service
Innovation and Creativity
Karena C. Elliott , Agriculture Administration
Marisa R. Meador , Agricultural Communication and Education
1994
Sustained Excellence
Sandra R. Casserly , Agricultural Communication and Education
William T. McNamara , Cooperative Extension Service
Innovation and Creativity
Robin K. Cowen , Horticulture
Jeana L. McAllister , Agricultural Administration

Professional Staff Award for Excellence
Past Award Recipients (cont.)
1993
Sustained Excellence
Robert E. Dunker , Crop Sciences
Gene C. McCoy , Animal Sciences
Innovation and Creativity
David R. Pike , Agronomy
Jimmy L. Shonkwiler , Cooperative Extension Service
1992
Sustained Excellence
Catherine R. Mauck , Cooperative Extension Service
Alan G. Otterbacher , Horticulture
Innovation and Creativity
Gary D. Bickmeier , Cooperative Extension Service
Mary L. Carlson and James E. Nugent , Cooperative Extension Service
1991
Sustained Excellence
Helen M. Hegarty , Animal Sciences
C. Chris Doll , Cooperative Extension Service
Innovation and Creativity
Ann M. Emken , Cooperative Extension Service
Larry W. Wilson , Cooperative Extension Service
1990
Sustained Excellence
Dianne A. Noland , Horticulture
Charles E. Olson , Agriculture Administration
Innovation and Creativity
Marilyn Norman , Cooperative Extension Service
Julie Stewart-Haynes , Animal Sciences
1989
Sustained Excellence
M. Gene Oldham , Agronomy
John W. Santas , Agriculture Administration
Innovation and Creativity
Lynette M. Fournes , Agriculture Administration
Michael J. Mainz , Cooperative Extension Service
1988
Sustained Excellence
Douglas B. Bauling , Agriculture Administration
Lester V. Boone , Agronomy
Innovation and Creativity
Christine A. Jackson , Agriculture Administration
R. Grear Kimmel , Agricultural Communication and Extension

Staff Award for Excellence and the Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
Past Award Recipients
Began in 1996 with a $500 personal award and a certificate of recognition.
2012
Laretha C. Henderson , University of Illinois Extension
The Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
Susan L. Conrad , ACES Administration - Advancement
2011
Sanna G. Frazier , Food Science and Human Nutrition
The Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
Shannon D. Maxey , Animal Sciences
2010
Staff Award for Excellence – not awarded
The Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
Evonne R. Hausman , Animal Sciences
2009
Karen M. Claus , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Donna K. Downen , Crop Sciences
The Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
Linda M. Pein , ACES Administration – Dean’s Office
2008
Toni L. McMullen , ACES Administration – Offices of Advancement and Research
Anna M. Tammen , Crop Sciences
The Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
Susan K. Overmyer, ACES Administration – Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research (CABER)
2007
Linda G. Harvey , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Marcia A. Johnson , Crop Sciences
The Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
Richard C. Keever , Animal Sciences
2006
Carol L. Neilson , ACES Administration, National Soybean Research Laboratory
Kristine A. Ritter , Crop Sciences
The Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
Diana L. Bidner , Animal Sciences
2005
Carol L. Preston , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Michael E. Vose , Crop Sciences
The Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
Diane K. Frerichs , Food Science and Human Nutrition and University of Illinois Extension

Staff Award for Excellence and the Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
Past Award Recipients (cont.)
2004
Geraldine C. Goldberg , Animal Sciences
Melissa K. Warmbier , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
The Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
Steven M. Maddock , Agricultural and Biological Engineering
2003
Jerry L. Chandler , Crop Sciences
Barbara J. Vandeventer , Food Science and Human Nutrition
The Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
Douglas A. Hilgendorf , Animal Sciences
2002
Phyllis A. Blackford , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Donald C. Roberts , Crop Sciences
The Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
Chet W. Utterback , Animal Sciences
2001
Sharon Early , Animal Sciences
Carol A. Phillippe , Crop Sciences
The Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
Virginia A. Ziegler , Crop Sciences
2000
HiDee J. Ekstrom , Animal Sciences
A. Anne Stites , Academic Programs
The Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
Mary Beth Munhall , Agricultural Engineering
1999
Linda L. Barenthin , Nutritional Sciences
Carol K. Johnson , Academic Programs
Edward E. Springer , Administration (Research)
1998
Nancy J. David , Animal Sciences
Linda K. Foste , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Michael E. Plotner , Crop Sciences
1997
Sharon E. Conatser , Crop Sciences
Sharon E. Franks , Animal Sciences
Ruth E. Sharpton , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
1996
Susan V. Anderson , Crop Sciences
Joyce A. Canaday , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Georgianna Noel , Agricultural Engineering

Service Recognition Award
Past Award Recipients
2012
Adam S. Davis , Crop Sciences
2011
Mark A. Berhow , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2010
Martin M. Williams , Crop Sciences
2009
Eric L. Lien , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2008
Glen L. Hartman , Crop Sciences
2007
Gerald K. Sims , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences and Crop Sciences
2006
Martin M. Sachs , Crop Sciences
2005
Donald R. Ort , Crop Sciences/USDA
2004
William R. Roy , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2003
None
2002
Robert N. Wiedenmann , Crop Sciences/ Illinois Natural History Survey
2001
Gregory R. Noel , USDA/Crop Sciences
2000
Randall L. Nelson , USDA/Crop Sciences
1999
Edward W. Stoller , USDA/Crop Sciences
1998
Loyd M. Wax , USDA/Crop Sciences
1997
James E. Harper , USDA/Crop Sciences
1996
John W. Hummel , Agricultural Engineering

Graduate Student Research Award
Past Award Recipients
2012
M.S.
Michelle H. Johnson , Nutritional Sciences and Food Science and Human Nutrition
Ph.D.
Soo Rin Kim , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2011
M.S.
Alison N. Beloshapka , Animal Sciences
Ph.D.
Vermont P. Dia , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2010
M.S.
Andrew J. Woodyard , Crop Sciences
Ph.D.
Lyndal B.L. Khaw , Human and Community Development
2009
M.S.
Andrew J. Gingerich , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Ph.D.
Patricio R. Lozano , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2008
M.S.
Curtis P. Wagner , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Ph.D.
Chonggang Xu , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2007
M.S.
Ryan N. Dilger , Animal Sciences
Ph.D.
Young Soo Song , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2006
M.S.
Amand a Bergschneider Newell, Nutritional Sciences (advisor in Food Science and Human Nutrition)
Ph.D
.
Federico Trucco , Crop Sciences
2005
M.S.
David W. Crowder , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Ph.D.
Ignacio R. Ipharraguerre, Animal Sciences
2004
M.S.
Tari A. Tweddale , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Ph.D.
David M. Albin , Nutritional Sciences
2003
M.S.
Ignacio Ipharraguerre , Animal Sciences
Ph.D.
Heather R. Burkin , Animal Sciences

Graduate Student Research Award
Past Award Recipients (cont.)
2002
M.S.
William L. Patzoldt , Crop Sciences
Ph.D.
Steven J. Cooke , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2001
M.S.
Matias L. Ruffo , Crop Sciences
Ph.D.
Bart Deplancke , Nutritional Sciences

Louis V. Logeman Graduate Student Teaching Award
Past Award Recipients
2012
Elissa Thomann Mitchell , Human and Community Development
Emily C. Radlowski , Food Science and Human Nutrition and Nutritional Sciences
2011
Sahan T.M. Dissanayake , Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Vanja Lazarevic , Human and Community Development
2010
Kevin L. Armstrong , Crop Sciences
Gwendolyn Soult , Human and Community Development
2009
Lyndal B.L. Khaw , Human and Community Development
Benjamin J. O’Neal , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2008
Abram J. Bicksler , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Tory L. Parker , Food Science and Human Nutrition
2007
Mark W. Jarecki , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Celina Wu Trujillo , Human and Community Development
2006
Jacob M. DeDecker , Animal Sciences
Mark E. Uchanski , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
2005
Denise Kennedy Kubose, Human and Community Development
Fernando E. Miguez , Crop Sciences
2004
Dawn M. Bohn , Food Science and Human Nutrition
Sean S. Seepersad , Human and Community Development
2003
Jeffrey A. Bunting , Crop Sciences
Ani Yazedjian , Human and Community Development
2002
Ada Louise Wainwright , Human and Community Development
G. Neil Douglas , Animal Sciences
2001
Diane Anderson , Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Suzanne Wilson , Human and Community Development
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