Early Career Service

This state award is designed to recognize the achievements of rising young professionals who have shown noteworthy enthusiasm, performance and accomplishment during their early Extension careers (less than 10 years) in program design and delivery.

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 Early Career 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

  • 2021 Kristi Evans
  • 2020 Kara Lynch
  • 2018 Dawn Earnesty
  • 2017 Emily Proctor
  • 2016 Carey Northrop and Julia Darnton
  • 2014 Erin Lizotte
  • 2012 Eileen Haraminac
  • 2011 Cheryl Peters and J. Rob Sirrine
  • 2010 Beth Clawson
  • 2007 Fran Adelaja
  • 2006 Linda Cronk
  • 2004 Betty Blase
  • 2003 Dennis Pennington
  • 2002 Phillip Taylor
  • 2001Julie Pioch
  • 1998 Nancy Fenlon
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