Award winners are selected and recognized at the State, Regional and National level. The NAE4-HYDP awards program recognizes those individuals who have excelled in their professional responsibilities, created outstanding programming, and have reached milestones in their careers. 

There are the following award categories:

  • Communicator Awards
  • Specialty Awards
  • Service Awards
  • Scholarships

Communicator and Specialty Award winners are recognized at the following meetings each year so that their colleagues can celebrate their success. 

  • State Award winners are recognized at MSU Extension Annual Conference.
  • Regional Award winners are recognized at the Western Region meeting at the National Association meeting. 
  • National Award winners are recognized at the wards banquet at the NAE4-HYDP national meeting. 

Visit the National Association Awards page for the most up to date application information. 

  • Award Applications are tradiitonal due in March