2018 Nebraska Extension, NCEA and Epsilon Sigma Phi Award Winners

Nebraska Extension, NCEA and Epsilon Sigma Phi Awards were presented November 27th during the Nebraska Extension Fall Conference in Kearney. Congratulations! to all the award recipients.

Chester I. Walters “Extra Mile”
Ashu Guru
Randy Saner


Extension Coach of the Year
Donnia Behrends
Maria Walker


Excellence in Extension – Individual
Carrie Gottschalk – Engagement
Katherine Kneifl – Engagement
Katie Kreuser – Innovation
Julie Peterson – Relevance


Excellence in Extension Team

Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS)
Chuck Burr
Daran Rudnick
Matt Stockton

Double Up Food Bucks
Kyleah Bowder
Lisa Franzen-Castle
Brianna Frickenstein
Morgan Hartline
Meredith Hein
Sarah Liewer
Carrie Schneider-Miller
Alyssa Wessling
Vanessa Wielenga

Hail Know
Allen Dutcher
Roger Elmore
Paul Jasa
Robert Klein
Justin McMechan
Ashley Mueller
Nathan Mueller
Chris Proctor
Daren Redfearn
Jenny Rees
Cory Walters
Tyler Williams

Healthy Habits
Ranae Aspen
Sofia Baum
Kathy Burr
Kayla Colgrove
Kimberly Cook
Linda Dannehl
Nancy Frecks
Sonya Glup
Jamie Goffena
Emily Gratopp
Joanna Heuermann
Kayla Hinrichs
Donna Kircher
Katherine Kneifl
Debbie Kuenning
Patricia Luck
Ashlynn Maier
Leanne Manning
Jonnisha McCleod
Melissa Mracek
Beth Nacke
Sarah Paisley
Amy Peterson
Carrie Schneider-Miller
Carol Schwarz
Natalie Sehi
Deb Unterseher
Robyn Varney
Nicole Vencil
Cami Wells


2018 NCEA Award Winners
Outstanding Mentor – Cynthia Gill
Creative Team Program – INVENTURE Day
Outstanding Partner in Education – Flint Hills Resources


2018 Epsilon Sigma Phi Award Winners
Early Career – Tyler Williams
Mid Career – David Lott
Established Career – Sarah Purcell