Distinguished Service
This state award is designed to pay the highest chapter tribute to an experienced Extension professional who has consistently exhibited continuing leadership and excellence in Extension program planning, delivery, evaluation, in program and/or administration over a career of 20 or more years.
Nominations are to be received by January 31st each year. * Note: Nominee must be a member of ESP—see listing of ESP active members.
Use the Distinguished Service Recognition application to complete and submit the nomination. Designate the state, chapter and (North Central) region on the form. The Michigan, Alpha Psi Chapter President Elect is the Chapter Recognition Contact Person. Be sure to insert the name and email of the Chapter Presiden Elect where called for on the form.
Past Recipients
- 2024 Kara Lynch
- 2021 Jennifer Weichel
- 2020 Beverly Przystas
- 2018 Marie Ruemenapp
- 2017 Ann Chastain
- 2016 Terry Clark-Jones and Terry Gibb
- 2014 Brenda Reau and Lela Vandenberg
- 2012 Elaine Bush
- 2011 Dennis Stein and Van Varner
- 2010 Mark Williams
- 2009 Nancy Biuble Thelen
- 2008 Mona Ellard
- 2007 Julie Chapin
- 2006 Kathy Majewski
- 2005 Bill Robb
- 2004 Maggie Bethel
- 2003 Roger Brook
- 2002 Patricia Lamison
- 2001 Lynn Harvey
- 1998 Joanne Thurber Schultink
- 1995 Gerald E. Draheim
- 1994 Jake Wamhoff
- 1993 Mike Kelsey
- 1992 Ray Vlasin
- 1991 Ann Hinsdale-Knisel
- 1990 Gale Arent
- 1989 Harlan Ritchie
- 1988 Irene Hathaway
- 1987 Robert Ruppel
- 1986 Mary Zehner
- 1985 Harold Spink