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Critique & Awards Program Winners 2019       

Writing
Outstanding Professional Skill Award OPS From the Ashes Courtney Leeper Noble Research Institute
Class 1 – Writing for Newspapers
Gold Endangered species science is endangered, putting more than wildlife at risk Chris Moran University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Silver UF Plant Clinic First Line of Defense for Growers, Landscapers, Homeowners Beverly James University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Bronze The Bee Man Kathy Keatley Garvey University of California, Davis
Class 2 – Writing for Magazines
Gold From the Ashes Courtney Leeper Noble Research Institute
Silver The Coral Crusader Jim Melvin Clemson University
Bronze This Is Sparta: One Rural Student Fights To Return Home Chelsea Kellner NC State University, College of Agriculture and Life Science
Class 3 – Writing within a Specialized Publication
Gold Learning to Manage – and Live with – Coyotes in Southern California Steve Elliott Western Integrated Pest Management Center
Silver 2017 Annual Report: Possible Courtney Leeper, J. Adam Calaway Noble Research Institute
Bronze Bugs and Beats Kathy Keatley Garvey University of California, Davis
Class 4 – Promotional Writing 
Gold We Believe in Alabama Campaign Emery Tschetter, Bruce Dupree, Maggie Lawrence, Glenda Freeman Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Silver Feeding the Future: Growing Stronger Crops Greg Watry University of California, Davis/College of Biological Sciences
Class 5 – Script Writing for Visual Media
Gold Ft. Campbell Master Gardeners video script Charles M. Denney University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
Silver 2018 Worldwide Food Solutions Competition Barb McBreen Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Bronze Surviving a Disaster Educational Program Script Becky Koch North Dakota State University Extension
Class 6 – Writing for the Web
Gold Preparing for the Invasion: Emerald Ash Borer in Colorado Steve Elliott Western Integrated Pest Management Center
Silver Reviving a Lost Art Latasha Ford Fort Valley State University
Bronze When Queen Bees Get Permanents Kathy Keatley Garvey University of California, Davis
Photography
Outstanding Professional Skill Award OPS Oyster Reef Restoration Camila Guillen University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Class 7a – Feature Photo
Gold Oyster Reef Restoration Camila Guillen University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Silver Pollen Power Kathy Keatley Garvey University of California, Davis
Bronze Revolutionizing Veterinary Science Latasha Ford Fort Valley State University
Class 7b – Environmental Portrait or Personality Photo
Gold We Believe Campaign Personality Photograph Bruce Dupree Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Silver Jacob and the Bee Bomb Jonathan Palmer Kentucky State University Land Grant Program
Bronze Hank with his Family Jonathan Palmer Kentucky State University Land Grant Program
Class 8 – Picture Story
Gold Taking Stock Lena McBean Remsberg Inc
Silver Wild Divers Edwin Remsberg Remsberg Inc
Bronze UF Student Volunteers to Teach After Overcoming Adversity Camila Guillen University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Class 9 – Service Photo 
Gold To Boldly Go Kathy Keatley Garvey University of California, Davis
Silver Fresh Off the Farm Camila Guillen University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Bronze Homecoming fireworks Edwin Remsberg Remsberg Inc
Class 10 – Enhanced Photo 
Gold University of Wyoming Branded Meats Product Shot Tanya Engel University of Wyoming Extension
Silver Niacin Mouse Dennis Hinkamp Utah State University
Bronze Cow Stomach Rob Mattson Noble Research Institute
Graphic Design
Outstanding Professional Skill Award OPS 4-H Poultry Week Chicken Word Cloud T-Shirt Illustration Janet Guynn, Brittney Kimber, Glenda Freeman, Brigid McCrea Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Class 11a – Print One- to Full-Color
Gold Core Values Brochure Rachael Davis Noble Research Institute
Silver UF/IFAS Dinner of Distinction Invitation and Program Michele Wood University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Bronze STORIES in Agriculture and Life Sciences Vol. 12, No. 2 Melea Reicks Licht, PUSH Branding and Design Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Class 11b — Print Advertisement 
Gold College of Veterinary Medicine Homecoming Save the Date Postcard Tracy Bryant, Jessalyn Karver Fernandes University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Silver Lloyd Noble Scholars Program Ads Josh Meo Noble Research Institute
Bronze Live Well Alabama Outdoor Advertising Brittney Kimber, Bruce Dupree, Emery Tschetter, Maggie Lawrence, Glenda Freeman, Sondra Parmer, Barb Struempler, Katie Funderburk, Laura McCoy Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University
Class 12 — Illustration: Single or Series
Gold 4-H Poultry Week Chicken Word Cloud T-Shirt Illustration Janet Guynn, Brittney Kimber, Glenda Freeman, Brigid McCrea Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Silver Pollinator Poster and Banners Megan McCoy University of Georgia,  College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 
Bronze UF/IFAS Communications Pollinator Power Illustrations Heather Griffith University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Class 14 — Posters
Gold Harvest of the Month Posters Roxanne Hare LSU AgCenter
Silver UF/IFAS Family Forests First Magnitude Poster Michele Wood, Darryl Palmer, Tyler Jones, Camila Guillen, Christopher Demers, John Gould University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Bronze Core Values Posters Rachael Davis Noble Research Institute
Class 15 — Exhibits
Gold Kentucky State Fair 10-Day Exhibit Blair Hess, Ashley Bates, Wyvette Williams, Jonathan Palmer, Charles Weibel, Greg Smith, Ken Bates Kentucky State University Land Grant Program
Silver UF/IFAS Sunbelt Ag Expo Exhibit Tracy Bryant, Scott Jackson, Darryl Palmer, Tyler Jones University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Bronze UF/IFAS Extension Florida Master Gardener Columbia County Trailer Wrap Michele Wood, Tyler Jones, Camila Guillen University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Class 16 — Cover
Gold Legacy Fall 2018 Cover: From the Ashes Rachael Davis, Rob Mattson Noble Research Institute
Silver 2018 Alabama Beef Systems Management Calendar Bruce Durpree, Glenda Freeman, Kim Mullenix Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Bronze UF/IFAS Advancement Pocket Folder Tracy Bryant University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Class 17 — Logos
Gold UF/IFAS EFNEP Logo Tracy Bryant University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Silver UF/IFAS Communications NACAA 2022 Logo Heather Griffith University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Bronze UF/IFAS Communications Invasive Species Council Graphic Element Heather Griffith University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Publishing
Outstanding Professional Skill Award OPS Alabama 4-H Foundation Spring 2018 Mailer Janet Guynn, Brittney Kimber, Seth Tuttle, Glenda Freeman Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University
Class 19 – Newsletters
Gold Noble News and Views Robyn Peterson, Josh Meo, Tim Woodruff, Courtney Leeper Noble Research Institute
Silver Western IPM Center monthly newsletter Steve Elliott Western Integrated Pest Management Center
Bronze 4-H Grown: News for 4-H Alumni & Friends Jamie Wilson, Abbey Miller, Emily Kittendorf Michigan State University Extension
Class 20 – Magazines and Periodicals
Gold CALS Magazine, Spring 2018 and Fall 2018 Chelsea Kellner NC State University, College of Agriculture and Life Science
Silver STORIES in Agriculture and Life Sciences Melea Reicks Licht, Ed Adcock, Haley Cook, Barb McBreen, Brian Meyer, Ann Y. Robinson, Julie Stewart, PUSH Branding and Design Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Bronze Legacy J. Adam Calaway, Rachael Davis, Courtney Leeper, Rob Mattson, Tim Woodruff, Robyn Peterson Noble Research Institute
Class 21 – One- to Full-Color Popular Publications
Gold UF/IFAS Family Forests Book Michele Wood, Darryl Palmer, Tyler Jones, Camila Guillen, Christopher Demers University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Silver IMPACTing West Virginia Matt Browning, Stacy Herrick West Virginia State University
Bronze 2018 CONNECT Steve Miller, Tana Stith, Chavawn Kelley, Tanya Engel University of Wyoming Extension
Class 22 – Technical Publications
Gold 2018 Reflections Steve Miller, Tana Stith University of Wyoming Extension
Silver UF/IFAS Extension Sea Grant Dunes Restoration Publication Tracy Bryant, Susan Gildersleeve, Rebecca Burton, Dorothy Zimmerman, Mack Thetford, Debbie Miller, Chris Verlinde University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Class 23 – Special Reports
Gold 2017 Annual Report: Possible J. Adam Calaway, Rachael Davis, Courtney Leeper, Rob Mattson, Tim Woodruff Noble Research Institute
Silver AgKnowledge 2018 Blair Hess, Wyvette Williams, Ashley Bates, Jonathan Palmer, Charles Weibel Kentucky State University Land Grant Program
Bronze Live Well in Alabama SNAP-Ed Annual Report FY18 Laura McCoy, Bruce Dupree, Glenda Freeman, Brittney Kimber, Barb Struempler, Sondra Parmer Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Class 24 – Promotional Publications
Gold Alabama 4-H Foundation Spring 2018 Mailer Janet Guynn, Brittney Kimber, Seth Tuttle, Glenda Freeman Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University
Silver 2019 Sustainability Calendar Blair Hess, Wyvette Williams, Jonathan Palmer Kentucky State University Land Grant Program
Bronze The Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences brochure Mary Wirth Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences
Class 25 – Editing
Gold Cultivating Climate Resilience on Farms and Ranches Andy Zieminski Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
Silver Scientific Storyteller Melea Reicks Licht Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Bronze Creating the Future Melea Reicks Licht Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Class 26 – Electronic Publications
Gold UF/IFAS Pollinator Power Lesson Plan Tracy Bryant, Darryl Palmer, Nicole Pinson, Tyler Jones, Camilla Guillen University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Silver UF/IFAS Extension Professional Associations of Florida Presentation Tracy Bryant, Ruth Borger, Al Williamson, Nick Place, Darryl Palmer University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Electronic Media, Audio
Class 28 – Programs, Podcasts and Spots
Gold Our Farms, Our Future podcast series Jamie Storrow, Andy Zieminski, Tim Pilcher, Mallory Daily Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
Silver Mississippi Crop Situation Podcast Art Shirley, Elizabeth Gregory North, Ellen Graves, Zac Ashmore Mississippi State University/Extension, Office of Ag Communications
Bronze Ft. Campbell Master Gardeners Podcast Charles M. Denney University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
Electronic Media, Video
Outstanding Professional Skill Award OPS AgDawg Athletes Anthony Barkdoll, David Allen, Josh Payne University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Office of Communications and Creative Services
Class 29 – Social Media Videos
Gold AgDawg Athletes Anthony Barkdoll, David Allen, Josh Payne University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Office of Communications and Creative Services
Silver Fresh and Sometimes Dirty NMSU Innovative Media Research and Extension New Mexico State University Innovative Media Research & Extension Institutional Membership
Bronze A Noble Night Before Christmas Shaun Smith, Ryan McNeill, Chloe Jones, Courtney Leeper, Josh Meo Noble Research Institute
Class 30 – Profile Videos
Gold From the Ashes Video Ryan McNeill, Shaun Smith Noble Research Institute
Silver My Independence - Kelly Blanton Chris Liotta, Chelsea Kellner NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Bronze Jimmy Kinder, Leonard Wyatt Award Video Shaun Smith, Ryan McNeill Noble Research Institute
Class 31 – Motion Graphics/Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality/Animation
Gold Soil Infiltration: Soil Porosity Testing NMSU Innovative Media Research and Extension New Mexico State University Innovative Media Research & Extension Institutional Membership
Silver Employee Team Overview Video Shaun Smith, Ryan McNeill Noble Research Institute
Bronze Wyoming Tax Facts  David Keto, Lindsay Hadfield University of Wyoming Extension
Class 32 – Promotional, Recruitment, and Fundraising Products
Gold CAES Moments Josh Paine, Anthony Barkdoll University of Georgia  College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Office of Communications and Creative Services
Silver SmartMap Promotional Video Bridget Brown, Arnold Brodbeck, Christian Brodbeck, Maggie Lawrence, Bridget Browne Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Bronze Don't Be Ticked Bridget Brown, Maggie Lawrence Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Class 33 –  Informational or Educational Video Production for External Audience/General Public
Gold Golden Egg Video Series Bridget Brown, Maggie Lawrence Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Silver Tawny Crazy Ant Video Series Bridget Brown, Maggie Lawrence, Kelly Palmer, Fudd Graham, Jeremy Pickens, Emery Tschetter, Bridget Brown Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Bronze Farming Basics Online Course Ann Chambliss, Emery Tschetter, Aimee Lewis, Bruce Dupree, Glenda Freeman, Margaret Barse, Ann Chambliss, Ayanava Majumdar, Jim Langcuster, Bridget Brown, Maggie Lawrence Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University
Distance Education and Instructional Design
Class 34 – Informational, News, or Educational Video Production for Internal and Student Audience Gold Cane Toads - An Invasive Impact on Florida Pets Al Williamson, Michael Munroe University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Bronze PPE Selection Eric Krueger Iowa State University
Marketing and Media Relations
Class 35a — Marketing Communications Campaign with Budget under $1,001
Gold How to be a Local Hero Anthony Barkdoll, Maria Bowie, David Allen, Cindy Allen, Cole Sosebee University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Office of Communications and Creative Services
Silver National Invasive Species Week Campaign 2018 Beverly James, Tom Nordlie, Heather Griffith, Susan Gildersleeve, Sheila Shaw, Michael Munroe University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Bronze Why Extension Marketing Campaign Stacey Stearns, Kara Bonsack University of Connecticut Extension
Class 35b — Marketing Communications Campaign with Budget of $1,000 or More
Gold OFRI Educational Advertising Jordan Benner Oregon Forest Resources Institute
Bronze Core Values Campaign Rachael Davis Noble Research Institute
Class 36 —Media Relations Campaign
Gold First Kiss® Apple Launch Shelly Gustafson, Tim Loesch, Susan Thurston-Hamerski University of Minnesota
Silver Oyster Reef Restoration Samantha Grenrock, Ruth Borger, Tracy Bryant, Peter Frederick, Tyler Jones University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Class 37 — Single Marketing Item
Gold Hurricane Michael Alabama Agriculture Damage Assessment Report Justin Miller, Maggie Lawrence, Katie Nichols, Bruce Dupree, Janet Guynn, Aimee Lewis, Glenda Freeman, Emery Tschetter Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Silver Tiki Hut Caterpillars Samantha Grenrock, Tyler Jones, Lyle Buss University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Bronze FVSU Cooperative Extension Program IMPACTS Georgia ChaNae Bradley Fort Valley State University
Information Technology
Outstanding Professional Skill Award OPS Farming Basic Online Course Emery Tschetter, Aimee Lewis, Bruce Dupree, Maggie Lawrence, Bridget Brown, Glenda Freeman, Margaret Barse, Ann Chambliss, Ayanava Majumdar, Jim Langcuster, Katie Nichols, Justin Miller,  Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University
Class 38 — Interactive Media Program
Gold PowerPay Debt Elimination App NMSU Innovative Media Research and Extension New Mexico State University Innovative Media Research & Extension Institutional Membership
Class 39 —Innovative Use of Communication Technology 
Silver Extension for Real Life blog Elizabeth Gregory North, Keri Collins Lewis, Susan Collins Smith, Art Shirley, Ellen Graves, Jonathan Parrish, Cindy Callahan Mississippi State University Extension Agricultural Communications
Bronze Agrinautica NMSU Innovative Media Research and Extension New Mexico State University Innovative Media Research & Extension Institutional Membership
Class 40 – Website
Gold UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Website Design Update David Allen, John French, Cindy Tucker, Vince Selvidge, Robby Thrift, Ben Whetstone UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Silver The NDSU Extension Website Reimagined Kelli Anderson North Dakota State University
Bronze Western IPM Center website Steve Elliott, William Suckow Western IPM Center
Class 41 — Technology Education 
Gold Farming Basics Online Course Emery Tschetter, Aimee Lewis, Bruce Dupree, Maggie Lawrence, Bridget Brown, Glenda Freeman, Margaret Barse, Ann Chambliss, Ayanava Majumdar, Jim Langcuster, Katie Nichols, Justin Miller,  Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University
Diversity
Outstanding Professional Skill Award OPS Everyone Is Welcome Video Bridget Brown, Emery Tschetter, Bruce Dupree, Paul Brown, Adrienne Duke Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Class 43a  –  Publications for Diverse Audiences 
Bronze STORIES in Agriculture and Life Sciences Vol. 12, No. 2 Melea Reicks Licht, Ed Adcock, Haley Cook, Barb McBreen, Brian Meyer, Julie Stewart, Ann Y. Robinson, PUSH Branding and Design Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Class 43b – Publications for Targeted Audiences
Silver Selected Plants of Navajo Rangelands NMSU Innovative Media Research and Extension New Mexico State University Innovative Media Research & Extension Institutional Membership
Class 44a – Electronic Media, Audio, for Diverse Audiences
Gold Everyone Is Welcome video Bridget Brown, Emery Tschetter, Bruce Dupree, Paul Brown, Adrienne Duke Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Crisis and Issues Communications
Outstanding Professional Skill Award OPS UGA Hurricane Response Angela Hurt, Josh Paine, David Allen, Sharon Dowdy, Clint Thompson, Merritt Melancon, Katie Walker University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Class 47: Crisis Communications 
Gold UGA Hurricane Response Angela Hurt, Josh Paine, David Allen, Sharon Dowdy, Clint Thompson, Merritt Melancon, Katie Walker University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Silver Nassar Fallout Beth Stuever, Jeff Dwyer Michigan State University Extension
Bronze Palmer Amaranth Crisis Becky Koch, Kelli Anderson North Dakota State University Extension
Class 48 – Issues Management Campaign
Gold Millage Response Beth Stuever, Patrick Cudney, Cheryl Howell, Katie Nicpon Michigan State University Extension
Silver Dealing with Dicamba Drift Ginger Rowsey University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
Social Media Campaign
Outstanding Professional Skill Award OPS Oklahoma Wildfire Lyndall Stout, Lindsey Davidson, Dave Deken, Todd Johnson, Gayle Hiner, Trisha Gedon, Don Stotts, Sean Hubbard, Torsten Kilschautzky Oklahoma State University | Agricultural Communications Services
Class 49 - Social Media Campaign Overall (organic)
Gold Wildlife Campaign Justin Miller, Maggie Lawrence, Katie Nichols, Bruce Dupree, Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Silver Department of Plant And Soil Sciences Wheat Release Sara Honegger, Lindsey Davidson, Dave Deken, Lyndall Stout, Todd Johnson, Leilana McKindra Oklahoma State University | Agricultural Communications Services
Bronze End of Year Accomplishments Samantha Grenrock, Brad Buck, Kristina Forman University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Class 50 - Social media Campaign Overall (Paid)
Gold Oklahoma Wildfire Lyndall Stout, Lindsey Davidson, Dave Deken, Todd Johnson, Gayle Hiner, Trisha Gedon, Don Stotts, Sean Hubbard, Torsten Kilschautzky Oklahoma State University | Agricultural Communications Services
Silver Hurricane Michael Social Media Campaign Justin Miller, Maggie Lawrence, Katie Nichols, Donna Reynolds, Emery Tschetter, Bruce Dupree, Janet Guynn, Aimee Lewis, Glenda Freeman, Bridget Brown, Margaret Barse Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Bronze Live Well Alabama Social Media Campaign Brittney Kimber, Laura McCoy, Maggie Lawrence, Sondra Parmer, Barb Struempler, Katie Funderburk, Emery Tschetter, Bruce Dupree Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University
Class 51 - Social Media Single Item Overall
Gold Saddleback Caterpillar Post Stacey Stearns University of Connecticut Extension
Silver Oklahoma State Wheat Lyndall Stout, Lindsey Davidson, Sara Honegger, Ruth Inman, Todd Johnson Oklahoma State University | Agricultural Communications Services
Bronze UF/IFAS Thanksgiving Graphic Tracy Bryant, Brad Buck, Darryl Palmer University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences


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