NAME OF AWARD

QUALIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION

SOURCE OF FORMS

SUBMITTED TO

COPIES NEEDED

DUE DATE

TYPE OF AWARD

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

(STATE – NATIONAL)

Minimum 10 years membership in NEAFCS.  Develop and execute a well-planned program.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Awards and Recognition

1 copy

Feb. 15

Plaque (National)
Pin (National)

Crystal & Plaque
State Award given at the Annual Meeting the
FOLLOWING YEAR.

CONTINUED EXCELLENCE

(STATE – NATIONAL)

Member of NEAFCS for at least 12 years.  Attended three annual sessions and be a previous recipient of DSA Award.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Awards and Recognition

1 copy

Feb. 15

Plaque (National)

Crystal & Plaque
State Award given at the Annual Meeting the following year.

CLEO BRYAN AWARD

(STATE)

Current member of OEAFCS.  Award for outstanding service to the Association.

Selected by OEAFCS Executive Officers

Current OEAFCS State President

1 Copy

Feb. 15

$100 to be used for professional improvement.

Oklahoma Certificate

OEAFCS SCHOLARSHIP

(STATE)

Current member of OEAFCS.  Application includes summary of the outstanding county program.

State Handbook

Vice-President for Awards and Recognition

1 Copy

Feb. 15

$150 award to be used for professional improvement.

FRIEND OF EXTENSION

(STATE)

OEAFCS Handbook

VP for Awards & Recognition

1 copy

Feb. 15

 Plaque

BARBARA TRICINELLA
FAMILY RESILIENCY
AWARD

 (STATE)

Current member of OEAFCS conducting programs in the area of Family Resiliency

OEAFCS Handbook

VP for Awards & Recognition

1 copy

Feb. 15

State – Cash award of  $100 and plaque

OEAFCS PAST PRESIDENTS AWARD

(STATE)

Current member.  Must attend NEAFCS year receiving award.

OEAFCS Handbook.

Current Past President

Current Past President

1 Copy

Feb. 15

State – Cash award not to exceed $250.

GRACY SPIVEY PROFFESSIONAL AWARD

(STATE)

Recipient may be County, District Home Economist or State Specialist.  Award to be used for professional development.

State Handbook.  Forms mailed from Associate Dean’s office.

Associate Dean  Cooperative Extension - Family Consumer Sciences

1 Copy

Feb. 15

$300 award to be used for professional development.

Certificate

IRMA MANNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD

(STATE)

To promote programs above and beyond regular educational professional development programs.

Mailed from Associate Dean’s office.

Associate Dean  Cooperative Extension - Family Consumer Sciences

1 Copy

Feb. 15

Dollar value to be determined

Certificate

LOIS DeMOND FELLOWSHIP

(STATE)

Current member of OEAFCS.  Practicing Extension Home Economist

In Oklahoma for a minimum of 5 years.  Enrolled as part-time or full-time graduate student in Human Environmental Sciences at Oklahoma State University.  Preference given to doctoral candidates.  Available for Summer, Fall or Spring semesters.

State Handbook.  Forms mailed from Associate Dean for Home Economics Cooperative Extension

Associate Dean  Cooperative Extension - Family Consumer Sciences

1 Copy

Feb. 15

$300 for part-time study/$500 for full-time study

Certificate

NORMA BRUMBAUGH SCHOLARSHIP

(STATE)

County Extension Home Economist winners must work at least two years after receiving the award.  Winners make a written report to Education Committee following completion of professional improvement plan (July 1).

OAFCE Education Chairman, State FCE Advisor or OEAFCS State Handbook

OAFCE Education Chairman and State OAFCE Advisor

2 Copies

Feb. 15

Three (3) awards of $500 each

Certificate

NEW PROFESSIONAL AWARD (NATIONAL COMPETITION EVERY 4^TH YEAR)

(STATE – ANNUAL)

Encourages new professional to attend first annual session.  National rotates between four regions.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Awards and Recognition

1 Copy

Feb. 15

Two National Awards - $250 each

State – Plaque

KRAFT FOODS CONSUMER CENTER MEDIA GRANT

(NATIONAL)

Individual desiring to develop media materials emphasizing Nutrition.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Awards and Recognition

1 Copy

Feb. 15

National – Five $500 Grants

State – Plaque

COMMUNICATION AWARDS

(STATE and NATIONAL)

Conducted within the past two years:  News Articles; Radio features & Radio spot; TV feature; Instructional video tape; Overhead transparencies; Slide set; Computer program.  Newsletter I – Budget under $500.  Newsletter II – Budget over $500.  Packaged Program I – Budget under $100.  Packaged Program II – Budget over $100.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice President for Awards and Recognition

1 Copy

Feb. 15

State-Plaque

National – Oklahoma Certificate and $200 for each winning entry.  Second and Third place National winners receive Certificates.

DEAN DON FELKER FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AWARD

(NATIONAL)

Current member.  Award recognizes an educational program on some aspect of family financial management.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Awards and Recognition

1 Copy

Feb. 15

National – Two $100 cash awards

State – Plaque

PARA-PROFESSIONAL AWARD

(STATE – NATIONAL)

Individual employed by Cooperative Extension Service and supervised by a NEAFCS member.  Must have been employee for two years.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Awards and Recognition

1 Copy

Feb. 15

National - $100 cash award

State – Plaque

PROGRAM EXCELLENCE THROUGH RESEARCH AWARD

Current member.  Submit research abstract (100 words or less) and synopsis (600 words or less).  Must be willing to present at National Meeting.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Awards and Recognition

1 Copy

Feb. 15

Four $100 awards -National

State Plaque 

Certificate

State - $75

RESEARCH AND STUDY INFORMAL

(STATE)

Evaluation of study done.  Purpose, methods, funding and evaluation – 250 words

Vice-President for Awards and Recognition

1 Copy

Feb. 15

State - $25
State - Plaque

NEAFCS/GREENWOOD FELLOWSHIP

(NATIONAL)

Study must be started within 12 months after award is granted and consist of a period not less than 9 months.  Minimum of 5 years membership in NEAFCS

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Awards and Recognition

1 Copy

Feb. 15

Two Fellowships of $1,000 each - National

State – Plaque

NEAFCS/GRACE FRYSINGER FELLOWSHIP

(STATE - NATIONAL)

Five year membership in NEAFCS.  Proposed study must be practical, clearly stated and show significance to Extension and be completed within 12 months.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Awards and Recognition

1 Copy

Feb. 15

One $1000 Fellowship for 2-4 weeks travel, living expenses to study/observe Family and Consumer Sciences Education in other states or countries. -National

State - Plaque

FLORENCE HALL AWARD

(NATIONAL)

Programs by individuals or teams eligible.  Programs should have begun within the past 5 years and show initiative, innovative methods and ideas which are applicable to future Extension Programs.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Awards and Recognition

1 Copy

Feb. 15

Six awards of $300 each - National

State – Plaque

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MARY W. WELLS MEMORIAL DIVERSITY AWARD

(STATE - NATIONAL)

Outstanding programs or activity in the last year that emphasizes diversity and pluralism.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Awards and Recognition

1 Copy

Feb. 15

One award of $250 – National

State - Plaque

LUCILLE CLARK SCHOLARSHIP (STATE)

Extension Home Economist studying in Masters/Doctorate level at OSU in the field of Housing and/or Interior Design with program to reach families at or below poverty level.

State Handbook Associate Dean for Home Economics Cooperative Extension

Associate Dean Cooperative Extension - Family Consumer Sciences

1 Copy

Feb. 15

Scholarship Funds

Certificates

NEAFCS EXTENSION EDUCATOR OF THE YEARS

(STATE - NATIONAL)

Current member and must have received the DSA and Continued Excellence Award.  Attended four (4) annual sessions.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Awards and Recognition

1 Copy

Feb. 15

One $1000 award and plaque - National

Wisdom Angel - State

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AWARD

Program or activity by individual or team conducted in the past three years. National winner(s) will participate in Showcase of Excellence at Annual Session the year award is received.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Award and Recognition

1 Copy

Two $500 awards

EARLY CHILDHOOD CHILD CARE TRAINING AWARD

Individual or team program that addresses the needs of young children, birth to eight years of age.  Successfully conducted within two years prior to applying. Must contain a marketing and delivery piece

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Award and Recognition

1 Copy

One $500 award

FOOD SAFETY AWARD

Individual or team program or activity conducted in the past three years. Use of technology as a learning tool will be an important criteria in selection of recipient.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Award and Recognition

1 Copy

One $500 award

MARKETING PACKAGE AWARD

Individual or team marketing effort successfully used within the past three years. Must contain three or more: brochure, flyer, news release, radio spots, exhibit or photograph.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Award and Recognition

1 Copy

Two $500 awards

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD

NEAFCS individual or team partnership effort conducted within the past three years.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Award and Recognition

1 Copy

One $500 award

EXTENSION HOUSING OUTREACH AWARD

Individual or team program activity conducted by Co. Ext. Professional/Agent and implemented at county local/level. Must have been conducted in the past two years.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Award and Recognition

1 Copy

Three $300 awards

SDA CLEAN HOMES…HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM AWARD

Individual or team program activity conducted by Co. Ext. Professional/Agent and implemented at county local/level. Must have been conducted in the past two years.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Award and Recognition

1 Copy

Two $500 awards

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE EDUCATION GRANT

Individual or team. Program must be oriented towards education, research, or service in the field of health.

NEAFCS Awards Manual

Vice-President for Award and Recognition

1 Copy

One $500 award

EXCELLENCE IN 4-H AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING

Individual or team program or activity conducted within two years prior to applying. Programming includes time when youth are not in school; reaches K-12^th grade; is long-term; and provides holistic youth development to youth in

after school programs.