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Home My WebLink About20051917.tiff University Cooperative Extension Colorado State University Office of the Director 1 Administration Building Fort Collins,Colorado 805234040 (970)491-6281 FAX:(970)491-6208 June 16,2005 TO: Boards of County Commissioners FROM: IL Ci f��E / ^ Marc A. Johnson, nterim Director SUBJECT: 2005 Cooperative Extension Distinguished Service Awards Alton Scofield, Team, and Diversity Awards We are pleased that the Colorado Cooperative Council will again sponsor the Alton Scofield Award and Cooperative Extension will sponsor Team and Diversity Awards recognizing outstanding service in Cooperative Extension education. The awards, consisting of a cash stipend and recognition plaque will be presented at our Extension Forum in September. Your local observation of the activities of Cooperative Extension personnel is valued in learning of worthy candidates. Over the years, excellent nominations have been submitted by county commissioner boards. We solicit your nomination of Cooperative Extension staff for the 2005 Alton Scofield, Cooperative Extension Team, and Diversity Awards. Nominations should be sent to Cooperative Extension, Office of the Director, Campus Delivery 4040, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-4040. Guidelines to be followed in the documentation of your nominations are enclosed or are available at the CSUCE web site http://www.ext.colostate.edu/staffres/nomination.html. We have established a nomination deadline of Friday,August 19,2005. If you have further questions please contact me at (970) 491-6282. Enclosure: Nomination guidelines cc: Regional Directors County/Area Directors 2005-1917 Colorado State University,U.S.Department of Agriculture and Colorado counties cooperating. 4 / U�y� G�/�• Cooperative Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. G7//-6' COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 2005 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS FOR F. A. ANDERSON AWARD ALTON SCOFIELD AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF SUPERIOR SERVICE ELIGIBILITY FOR THE F. A. ANDERSON AWARD Arty member of the state staff who is by appointment at least 50% on a Cooperative Extension assignment. Previous winners of this award are not eligible for a second award for five years. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ALTON SCOFIELD AWARD County, area, or regional Cooperative Extension personnel. Previous winners of this award are not eligible for a second award for five years. NOMINATIONS Nominations are invited from: - organizations which work with Cooperative Extension staff: Colorado County Agents Association, Colorado Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Colorado Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Epsilon Sigma Phi and Colorado State University Extension Specialists Association; - academic departments, Extension administrators, and regional directors; - county commissioners; and Extension colleagues. NOMINATION GUIDELINES Those individuals or organizations wishing to submit nominations for the above Distinguished Service Awards for 2005 should follow the following format: The entire nomination (excluding letters of support and cover page) is limited to five double-spaced, typewritten pages and must be organized following this specific format: I. Cover Sheet including: A. Name of nominee; county/area, department, or unit; present position and/or title of individual; B. Name of Nominator (individual(s)/organization). II. A narrative summary organized as follows: A. The most outstanding 2-3 accomplishments of work in Cooperative Extension. (20 points) B. Impact of responsibilities on clientele - who benefited, how did lives or communities change, implications for future programs. (25 points) C. Evidence of collaboration to improve Extension's efforts (i.e. community involvement, contribution to team efforts, campus involvement, etc.) (20 points) D. Commitment to fostering an environment that respects and values all people. (15 points) E. Service to Extension (committees served on, leadership in professional organizations and committees, service at local, state, and national levels, etc.). (10 points) F. Awards and recognition by peers, clientele, others (5 points) III. A. A maximum of four letters of support, testimonials or other evidence of impact. NOMINATION DEADLINE - Friday, August 19, 2005 COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 2005 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS FOR DIVERSITY AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF SUPERIOR SERVICE TO THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF CLIENTELE THROUGH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION EDUCATION ELIGIBILITY FOR THE DIVERSITY AWARD One or more Cooperative Extension staff members along with other county, area, district, state, or interdisciplinary participants. Previous winners of this award are not eligible for a second award for five years. NOMINATIONS Nominations are invited from: - organizations that work with Cooperative Extension staff: Colorado County Agents Association, Colorado Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Colorado Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Epsilon Sigma Phi and Colorado State University Extension Specialists Association; - academic departments, Extension administrators, and regional directors; - county commissioners; and - Extension colleagues. NOMINATION GUIDELINES Those individuals or organizations wishing to submit nominations for the above Diversity Award for 2005 should follow the following format: The entire nomination (excluding letters of support and cover sheet) is limited to five double-spaced, typewritten pages and must be organized in the following specific format: I. A. Cover Sheet including: Name of nominee(s); county/area, department, or unit; present position and/or title of individual or team members; name of nominator (individual, organization, sell). II. A narrative summary organized as follows: A. Situation responded to, how diversity was defined, and what strategies were used (20 points). B. Reason(s) the efforts deserve recognition for outstanding impacts, obstacles overcome, innovation, impacts, other reasons. (25 points) C. Way(s) the effort has fostered an environment that respects and values diversity, cultural sensitivity and pluralism. (20 points) D. Significant achievements and impacts resulting from the effort. 30 points) II. Supporting Information. Include any references to publications, awards, support from other members of the staff and any other data that might be helpful in assessing the nominee's (individual or team) qualifications. Additional supporting material including letters of support are limited to four pages. NOMINATION DEADLINE - Friday, August 19, 2005 COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FOR 2005 COOPERATIVE EXTENSION TEAM AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF SUPERIOR SERVICE ELIGIBILITY FOR TEAM AWARD This award recognizes teams which come together for a specific period of time to work on a special initiative/goal. One or more team members must be a Cooperative Extension employee. Teams who win this award are not eligible for a second award for five years. However, individuals who are a part of a winning team, are eligible to compete as a part of another team. NOMINATIONS Nominations are invited from: - organizations which work with Cooperative Extension staff: Colorado County Agents Association, Colorado Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Colorado Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Epsilon Sigma Phi, and Colorado State University Extension Specialists Association; - academic departments, Extension administrators, and regional directors; - county commissioners; and - Extension colleagues. NOMINATION GUIDELINES Those individuals or organizations wishing to submit nominations for the above Team Award for 2005 should follow the following format: The entire nomination (excluding letters of support and cover sheet) is limited to five double-spaced, typewritten pages and must be organized as follows: Please submit nominations following this specific format: I. Cover Sheet including: A. Name of team and names of individuals involved; county/area, department, or agencies/organizations represented; present positions and/or titles of individuals. Please clearly identify those Extension individuals who are responsible for the team. B. Name of nominator (individual, organization, self) II. A narrative summary in the following specific format which clearly explains the role that the team's program has played in preparing people or communities to deal with critical issues which address social, economic, and/or environmental concerns. Include: * Situation Statement: Identification of need/issue. (10 points) • Resources involved: team members, volunteers, agencies/cooperators and funds, supplies or equipment utilized. (15 points) * Strategies: innovative or creative problem solving, educational or delivery methods, etc. (15 points) * Commitment to fostering an environment that respects and values all people. (10 points) * Evidence of collaboration to improve Extension's efforts (i.e. community involvement, contribution to team efforts, campus involvement, etc.). (10 points) • Impacts: who benefited, what the impacts were, how lives or communities changed, implications for future programs, etc. (30 points) *Awards and recognition of the team's effort by peers, clientele, others (if any). (5 points) (Note: You may wish to contact your nominee for help with compiling this information) III. A. A maximum of four letters of support, testimonials or other evidence of team impact. NOMINATION DEADLINE - Friday, August 19, 2005 Hello