Award Criteria

State Early Career Service Award (less than 10 years of service) Nominee must show ability to plan/deliver Extension programs in work area. Elected by ESP Officers. 

Mid-Career Service Award (10 – 20 years of service) Nominee must have contributed significantly to Extension programs in work area. Elected by ESP Officers. 

Meritorious Service Award (20 years of service) Nominee must have contributed significantly to state Extension program planning and delivery. Elected by ESP Officers. 

Team Award Teams nominated must have contributed significantly to Tennessee’s response to national initiatives identified by the Cooperative Extension System. One or more team members must be ESP members. Elected by ESP Officers [Download Team Award Application] (24k .doc) 

Friend of Extension The Friend of Extension Award Nominee must have given outstanding public service and support to Extension programs. Elected by ESP Officers