Awards & Other Significant Events

Dr. Carl Bradley, Extension Professor, recieved the 
Mid-America CropLife Association (MACA) Educator of the Year
award on September 10, 2019.  The award is presented
to an individual who has demonstrated significant
contributions to American agriculture, especially in the MACA
region, and has demonstrated evidence of consistency in
educating the public on the value of production agriculture.
Presenting the award is MCAA president, Paul Edsten. 

Ms. Madison McCulloch,  Graduate Student, was the
first place recipient of the Graduate Student Research
Award for her presentation at the 2019 Southern Division
American Phytopathological Society meeting. 
Presenting the award in February is Nicholas Dufault,
Associate Professor at the University of Florida.
(Photo: Rodrigo Onofre, University of Florida, and
Southern Division-APS Graduate Student Association)

Ms. Kimberly Leonberger, Extension Associate,  was 
recognized as the recipient of the 2018 Outstanding
Extension Associate by the Kentucky Association of State
Extension Professionals (KASEP).  Selection criteria
included major program contributions, activities beyond
specialty area, and special assignments/involvement. 
Presenting the award on April 13, 2018 are Dr. Nicole
Gauthier, Associate Extension Professor and KASEP
President, and Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, Extension Associate
Professor and KASEP Awards Chair.
(Photo: Steve Patton, UK)

Dr. Peter Nagy, Professor, received the 2016 Prestigious
Paper Award at the Futures Lecture and Celebration of
Land-Grant Research Program.  Presenting the award is
Dr. Rick Bennett, Associate Dean for Research in the
College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
(Photo: Matt Barton, UK)

Dr. Nicole Ward Gauthier, Extension Assistant Professor, 
was selected as one of the Top 25 Students, Staff, Faculty
and Alumni within the College of Agriculture, Food and
Environment that has contributed to the Empowerment of
Women in 2016. 
(Photo: Cheryl Kaiser, UK)

Ms. Shirley Harris, Administrative Services Assistant Senior
and Office Manager in the Department of Plant Pathology,
received the 2016 College of Agriculture, Food and
Environment Outstanding Staff Award in the "Office/Clerical-on
campus" category. Presenting the award at Ag Round-up is 
Dr. Nancy Cox, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food
Environment.
(Photo: Matt Barton, UK) 

Dr. Nicole Gauthier, Extension Assistant Professor, 
received the 2015 Outstanding New Extension Faculty
Award at the 2015 KASEP (Kentucky Association of State
Extension Professionals) Awards Program on April 7, 2015 at
Spindletop Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Pictured also
is Dr. Paul Vincelli, Extension Professor, who nominated
her for this award.
(Photo: Steve Patton, UK)

Dr. Pradeep Kachroo, Professor, received the Prestigious
Research Paper Award from the College of Agriculture dean,
Dr. Nancy Cox, at the Celebration of Land-Grant Research,
November 2014.
(Photo: Matt Barton, UK)

Dr. Peter Nagy, Professor, received the 2013 Bobby Pass
Excellence in Grantsmanship Award at the November 18
Celebration of Land-Grant Research & Awards Program.
Presenting the award is Dr. Scott Smith, Dean of the College of
Agriculture. 
(Photo: Matt Barton, UK)

Dr. Said A. Ghabrial, Professor, is honored upon his retirement,
December 2013. Presenting the gift is Dr. Christopher L.
Schardl, Professor and Department Chair.
(Photo: Cheryl Kaiser, UK)

Dr. Paul Vincelli, Extension Professor, is recognized for
his Twenty Years of Service to Extension. The award was
presented by Dr. Jimmy Henning, Associate Dean for Extension,
at the Kentucky Association of State Extension Professionals
(KASEP), March 2011. 
(Photo: Steve Patton, UK)