Awards

NEAFCS important

To apply for the following awards, association dues must be paid to the LEAFCS Treasurer

New Professional Award Qualifications:

The applicant may not have previously attended NEAFCS Annual Session.
The applicant must be in the first three years from date of employment with Extension Service.
The award recipient must attend the Annual Session where the award is presented. If the recipient is unable to attend the Annual Session, the award is forfeited.
The recipient must be employed in the Cooperative Extension System at the time of the Annual Session when the award is presented.
Applicants should follow NEAFCS Guidelines to apply.

Family Health and Wellness Award Qualifications

Application may be submitted by an individual or a team.
The program or activity shall have been conducted in the past three years.
First place national winner will participate in the Showcase of Excellence at annual sessions the year after the award is received to show evidence of the completed project.
Applicants should follow NEAFCS Guidelines to apply.

Betty Jane Fairchild Award Qualifications:

Applicant must have 3 to 10 years of LEAFCS membership and cannot receive the same award two consecutive years.
Complete and submit Betty Jane Fairchild Award application and submit to LEAFCS Special Awards Chair by February 15, 2024.

Maxine Reeves Award Qualifications:

All members for LEAFCS are eligible to apply. However, the award cannot be received more than once.
Complete and submit Maxine Reeve Award application and submit to LEAFCS Special Awards Chair by February 15, 2024.
The nominee must apply for a NEAFCS award, agree to serve on a NEAFCS committee, or accept a program assignment at the national meeting.

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