2006 Extension Award Recipients
Linda Brewer , AREC, recently passed the certification exam and is now an SSSA
Certified Professional Soil Scientist. She took the ARCPAC exam in October at OSU.
(ARCPAC is the certifying board for Agriculture, Biology, Earth and Environmental
Sciences). Congratulations Linda.
The Landmarks in Conservation DVD, which was produced in Extension &
Experiment Station Communication has won an "Award of Distinction" from The
Communicator Awards annual Video/Film/Multi-Media competition. This international
competition drew more than 3,000 entries and ranks us in the top third of all entries
submitted. The awards program's top award is the "Award of Excellence," followed by
the "Award of Distinction" and "Honorable Mention." Congratulations to Steve Dodrill
and all those who worked on it. This project was supported in part by a donation given
to the Extension Service by Charles Ross, retired Extension forester
Robin Galloway, Linn County, has been named president of the Oregon Agriculture in
the Classroom Foundation.
Tom Cook, Extension Turf Specialist, received the Distinguished Service Award by the
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) at the 2006 GCSAA
Education Conference and Golf Industry Show in Atlanta.
Along with colleagues from Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, and
Wyoming, Larry Lev, AREC, will receive the 2006 Western Agricultural Economics
Award for Outstanding Extension Program.
Bob Rost, EESC, was elected vice chair of the Distance Education and Instructional
Design Special Interest Group (SIG) of the international Association for
Communications Excellence (ACE).
Jim Males, Animal Science, has been honored by The Ohio State University College of
Food, Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Alumni Society with the Distinguished
Alumni Award. This award recognizes alumni who have brought distinction to
themselves, their college, department, and institute through their participation,
commitment and leadership in their profession and community.
John Tanaka, Eastern Oregon Ag Research Center, was named president of the
Society for Range Management at the society's annual meeting.
Joan Engeldinger, 4-H Afterschool coordinator, was recently elected chair of the
Executive Board of OregonASK (www.oregonask.org). The steering committee and
executive board of OregonASK is made up of professionals from the Oregon
Commission on Children and Families, Oregon School Age Coalition, Office of the
Governor, Child Care Division, Oregon Department of Education and many, many more.
The Mission of OregonASK is to support, expand and advocate for quality out-of-school
time programs and activities for children, youth, and families throughout Oregon.
OregonASK received a $40,000 renewable grant from the Mott Foundation to further
their collaborative work in Oregon.
Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals Awards
Three teams of faculty and staff received awards from the national Association of
Natural Resources Extension Professionals for development of natural resource
educational materials.
 Gold Award in the Long Publication category: Steve Fitzgerald, Deschutes
County; Paul Oester, Union County; Dan Edge Fisheries & Wildlife; Bill
Emmingham, Greg Filip, Forest Science; Andrea Dailey, EESC: – for "Ecology
and Management of Eastern Oregon Forests: A Comprehensive Manual for
Forest Managers."
 Bronze Award in the Video/DVD/CD category – Steve Dodrill, EESC, Bill
Braunworth, Extension Ag program leader, for "Landmarks in Conservation."
 Bronze Award in the Long Publication category – Amy Jo Detweiler, Deschutes
County, for "An Introduction to Xeriscaping in the High Desert and Pictorial Plant
Guide for Central and Eastern Oregon."
Association of Communications Excellence Awards
The following Extension & Experiment Station Communication staff members received
awards from the Association of Communications Excellence in Agriculture, Natural
Resources, and Life and Human Sciences.
 Bob Rost – ACE Gold Award in Writing - Promotional Writing for “Investing in
Oregon – People, Economy, Environment.”
 Bob Rost, Peg Herring, Tom Weeks, Lynn Ketchum, and Karen
Zimmermann – ACE Bronze Award in Publishing - Magazines and Periodicals
for “Oregon’s Agricultural Progress.”
 Tom Weeks - Gold Award in Graphic Design-Print: Four or more colors for
"Oregon's Agricultural Progress"
 Tom Weeks - Silver Award in Graphic Design-Print: Four or more colors for
"Oregon's Agricultural Progress"
 Tom Weeks - Silver Award in Graphic Design-One to Three color for
"Agricultural Research Foundation 2005 Annual Report"
 Peg Herring, Tom Weeks - Bronze Award in Graphic Design-Cover for
"Oregon's Agricultural Progress"
 Peg Herring, Tom Weeks, Karen Zimmermann - Bronze Award in PublishingElectronic Publications for "Oregon's Agricultural Progress"
 Peg Herring – Silver in Writing for Magazines for "Oregon's Agricultural
Progress"
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Steve Dodrill, Bill Braunworth, Diane Meierhenry, Tom Weeks, Teresa
Welch, Scott Gilpin, Andrea Dailey, and Lynn Ketchum - Gold Award in
Information Technology/Interactive Media Program for “Landmarks in
Conservation” DVD
Lynn Ketchum - Gold Award-Feature photo "Oldest Hazelnut Orchard"
Lynn Ketchum - Gold Award-Environmental portrait or personality photo
"Fisheries Ecologist"
Lynn Ketchum - Bronze Award-Environmental portrait or personality photo
"Agronomist"
Lynn Ketchum - Bronze Award-Picture Story "Hazelnut Heritage"
Epsilon Sigma Phi
Roger Rennekamp, 4-H Youth Development was appointed to serve as a member of
the National Epsilon Sigma Phi 2006 Professional Development Committee.
Janice Smiley, Washington County, was appointed to serve as a member of the
National Epsilon Sigma Phi 2006 Resource Development & Management Committee.
Susan Busler, Lane County, was appointed to serve as a member of the 2007
Professional Development Committee.
Nellie Oehler, Lane County, was appointed to serve as a member of the 2007 Member
Services Committee.
Jeff Olsen, Yamhill County, was appointed to serve as a member of the 2007 Global
Relations Committee
Amy Jo Detweiler, Deschutes County and the City of Bend, (a contributing partner).
received the 2006 Excellence in Communications Award (Indoor/Outdoor Water
Conservation Category) and the Best of Show Award from the American Water Works
Association (AWWA) - Pacific Northwest Section for their publication Xeriscaping in the
High Desert and Pictorial Plant Guide for Central Oregon.
2006 Epsilon Sigma Phi Awards
Janice Smiley, Washington County - Distinguished Service Recognition
Holly Berry - Diversity/Multicultural Recognition - Individual
Ken Kingsley - International Service Recognition
Bruce Weber, AREC, - Visionary Leadership Recognition Team Recognition - Teresa Hogue, Scott Reed, Patricia Dawson, Derek Godwin,
William Boggess and Debra Maddy. for their team effort on strategic planning.
National Association of County Agriculture Agents Communication Awards
Sandy Macnab, Sherman County – National Finalist – Published Photo & Caption *
Regional Finalist – Fact Sheet
Brian Tuck, Wasco County – National Finalist – Direct Mail Piece & Regional Finalist Feature Story
Amy Jo Detweiler, Deschutes County – National Finalist – Publication
Tami Kerr, Ag in the Classroom, was re-elected to the National Consortium Board for
Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC). During the 2005-06 school year, AITC provided
curriculum and materials to more than 48,500 students throughout Oregon.
Ann Schauber, retired diversity specialist, received the CSREES 2006 National Award
for Diversity.
Shirley McSilvers, Lane County and her team are being recognized for their We Can!
(Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition) Program. Lane county’s program
tied with Boston for attendance, making it, per capita, the most highly attended group
nationwide in the pilot program.
OSU Extension Association (OSUEA) Awards
Team Award
Christmas Tree Team: Chal Landgren, Washington County; Mike Bondi, Clackamas
County; Rick Fletcher, Benton County
Hoecker - Newer Faculty
Mike Knutz, Polk County
Cory Parsons, Baker County
Darren Walenta, Union County
Carole Smith, Union County
Hoecker - Experienced Faculty
Jeanne Brandt, Washington County
Classified Staff
Billie Parker, Umatilla County
Marie Madison, Benton County
Educational Program Assistant
Lynette Black, Clackamas County
Nancy DeSpain, Lane County
Alberta B. Johnston Award in Extension Education
Aaron Johnson, Food Innovation Center
Oscar Hagg Award for Communications
Lane County Impact Sheets for Decision-makers Team
Shirley McSilvers, Linda Renslow, Charlotte Riersgard, Robin White, Jayne,
Mickels, Lane County and Tom Weeks and Bob Rost, EESC
Epsilon Sigma Phi Awards
Early Career Service
Sharon Johnson, Jackson & Josephine counties
Mid-Career Service
Derek Godwin, Marion County
Distinguished Service
Susie Busler, Lane County
Continued Service
Glenn Klein, Emeritus
Visionary Leadership
Bill Braunworth, Extension Agriculture Program
Administrative Leadership
Doug Hart, Curry County
Meritorious Support Service
Vicki Avery, 4-H Youth Development
Diversity Recognition
Ann Schauber, Emeritus
Team Recognition
BIT Mobile/Boasting Community, Family & Enterprise Vitality in Central Oregon:
Todd Williver, Dana Martin, Teresa Hogue, Sarah Cofer, Lucas Turpin, Yogi
Blodgett, Bob Rost, Tom Weeks, Roger Rennekamp, Dina Pope and Bruce
DeYoung
International Service
Ross Penhallegon, Lane County
Retiree Service
Duane Johnson, Emeritus
2006 NAE4-HA National AwardsAir Force Recruiting Salute Award - Jim Rutledge, Emeritus
Achievement in Service Award - Maggie Livesay, Benton County & Wendy
Hein,Clackamas
Distinguished Service Award - Tonya Aitkin, Wasco County & Bill Broderick, Morrow
County
- Meritorious Service Award - Patricia Dawson, Umatilla County
Education Technology Team Award- 4-H Corroboree Science Education Web SiteVirginia Bourdeau, Mary Arnold, Robin Galloway, Kelly Wildman, Max Sargent
National Communicator Awards
Published Photo - Doug Hart, Curry County
Periodical Publication - Mary Dunn, Josephine County
Feature Story- Dana Martin, Crook County
CSREES National Diversity Award
Ann Schauber, Emeritus
Cathy McBride, Extension Sea Grant, 2006 Oregon State University Exemplary
Employee Award. Congratulations Cathy for being recognized by the OSU community
for your outstanding contributions.
The 4-H Wildlife Stewards Program was one of four programs awarded the NAE4-HA
Successful Urban 4-H Program. The award will be presented at the NAE4-HA
conference in Wisconsin and will be published in a Directory of Successful Urban 4-H
Programs.
Jim Reeb, Extension Forester, received the 2006 Awesome Force Award from his
Extension colleagues at their Silver Falls Annual Planning Session. Jim was recognized
for his outstanding service to the College and OSU Extension for serving as the Interim
Program Leader for Forestry Extension. Please be sure to extend congratulations to
Jim when you see him.
2006 NACAA Winners
Program Recognition Council Winners
Pete Schreder, Lake County - Achievement Award
Tim Deboodt, Crook County - Distinguished Service Award
Brian Tuck, Wasco County - Search for Excellence Award, Nat’l Finalist
Amy Jo Detweiler, Deschutes County and Brian Tuck, Wasco County Communications Awards, Nat’l Finalist
Brian Tuck, Wasco County - Regional Finalists: Personal Column and Feature Story
Sandy Macnab, Sherman County - Regional Finalist: Fact Sheet
Professional Improvement Council
Cory Parsons, Baker County & Randy Mills, Umatilla County - Animal Science Tour
Epsilon Sigma Phi Awards
Janice Smiley, Washington County – Western Region Distinguished Service Award
Holly Berry, Marion County – Diversity Individual Award
Ken Kingsley, retired EESC – International Service Award
Extension Strategic Action Leadership Team (SALT): Teresa Hogue, Scott Reed,
Patricia Dawson, Derek Godwin, Bill Boggess Debbie Maddy - Distinguished Team
Award
Bruce Weber, Ag Resource Economics – Visionary Leadership Award
Jim Johnson, Extension Forestry Program Leader, was elected to Fellow in the Society
of American Foresters. This honor is bestowed by peers for outstanding service to the
Society and to the profession.
Jeanne Brandt, Washington County – Distinguished Service Award
Jeanne Brandt, Washington County, - Educational Publication, Western Region, First
Place
Bill Braunworth, Ag Program, - Gold Award in Information Technology/Interactive
Media
Tim Deboodt, Crook County – Distinguished Service Award
Doug Hart, Curry County – Administrative Leadership Award
Steve James, COARC – OSU Outstanding Faculty Research Assistant
Mike Knutz, Polk County – Excellence in Camping Award
Mike Knutz, Polk County – Denise Miller National 4-H Innovator Award
Lillian Larwood, 4-H Youth – 4-H International Exchange Programs- Outstanding
Quality Program
Maggie Livesay, Benton County – OSUEA4HA Educational Pkg Team Award
Nina Roll, Lincoln County – Radio—Western Region Finalist – 1st place
Shawn Rowe, Sea Grant – Teaching & Learning Innovation Grant Award