Nominations for the 2026 ANR Distinguished Service Awards are now being accepted, with UC Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Academic Assembly Council announcing on April 20 that the deadline has been extended to April 24 at 5 p.m.
The awards aim to recognize outstanding achievement in service and academic excellence within UC Cooperative Extension over a significant period. The program highlights innovative methods as well as the integration of research, extension, and leadership across six categories: Outstanding Research, Outstanding Extension, Outstanding New Academic, Outstanding Team, Outstanding Leader, and Outstanding Excellence in Extension Programming focused on reaching new and diverse audiences.
Individual award recipients will receive a certificate and $2,000 each. The team award comes with a shared prize of $5,000. Detailed criteria for nomination submissions can be found at http://ucanr.edu/sites/UCAAC. Nomination packets should be submitted through an online survey and sent to Daniela Bruno by the stated deadline.
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources secures funding through public contributions to support its programs according to the official website. The organization also promotes sustainable practices aimed at strengthening resilient ecosystems and economic vitality according to the official website. It operates nine research and extension centers serving as laboratories representing California’s diverse ecosystems according to the official website.
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is recognized for linking research with community needs according to the official website. As part of the University of California system, it manages Cooperative Extension services according to the official website. Each year it conducts nearly 34,000 educational events with support from more than 18,400 volunteers according to the official website.
For further information about nominations or award criteria, interested parties are encouraged to contact members of the Academic Assembly Council Program Committee or visit their website.