ANR Award Recipients 2024

2024 ANR AWARD RECIPIENTS

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan State University (MSU) will honor 15 leaders in agriculture and natural resources for their accomplishments and service at the community, state, national or international levels during the ANR Awards Program on Friday, March 1, 2024.

CANR DEAN'S PINNACLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

The Dean's Pinnacle of Excellence Award is presented to alumni who have obtained the pinnacle of achievement in their field and brought distinction to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Created in 2023, this award is the highest accolade awarded by the dean.

CANR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

Distinguished Service Award recipients are recognized for outstanding contributions to Michigan’s agriculture and natural resources industries and who possess high standards of integrity and character to positively reflect and enhance the prestige of the CANR. These recipients demonstrate a commitment to MSU and CANR by continuing outstanding volunteerism and leadership on behalf of or in conjunction with the university on a local, state, national or international level.

OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARDS

Two awards for CANR Outstanding Alumni were given to those who have distinguished themselves by obtaining the highest level of professional accomplishments, and who possess the highest standards of integrity and character.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ALUMNI AWARD

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award recognizes alumni for their professional accomplishments, service and contributions in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion to the CANR, their field and community.

HONORARY ALUMNI AWARD

The Honorary Alumni Award is given to someone who has made a distinctive contribution to the CANR on a state, national or international level; has relieved the suffering of disadvantaged people; or contributed to any unique program that benefits humankind.

ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD

The CANR Alumni Service Award selection is made from candidates who have demonstrated continuing outstanding volunteer service to MSU, the CANR or meritorious public service on a local, state, national or international level. Candidates must possess the highest standards of integrity and character to positively reflect and enhance the prestige of the CANR.

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARDS

Distinguished Faculty Awards recognize faculty members who have brought distinction to the CANR through teaching, research and/or outreach and provided leadership that has helped students, faculty members and/or citizens reach their potential for excellence.

OUTSTANDING UP AND COMING ALUMNI AWARD

The CANR Outstanding Up and Coming Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have completed their first degree within the last 15 years from the Institute of Agricultural Technology program or completed a bachelors, masters or doctorate degree in the College Agriculture and Natural Resources at MSU and have distinguished themselves by obtaining a high level of professional accomplishment. Awardees possess high standards of integrity and character to positively reflect and enhance the prestige of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.