Applications are due electronically December 5 for the Northeast Extension Directors' Award of Excellence. Up to three awards are presented annually in recognition of Extension outreach education that achieved outstanding impacts in addressing contemporary issues in the 13 Northeast states.

Nominations can represent the work of an individual or multi-disciplinary team in a single state or multi-states. Applications must address seven award criteria in no more than three pages. Anyone can submit a nomination and self-nominations are appropriate. All applications require the signature of the Dean and Director. The Award of Excellence includes a plaque, certificates and a monetary stipend in support of the program. Recipients are invited to receive the award and make a presentation to directors during their winter meeting in Columbia, Maryland Thursday, January 29.