Spring Celebration & Awards Night

Welcome

 
Bill Payne.Bill Payne.

It’s extra special to gather here with you all this evening, not only to celebrate our College’s accomplishments, but also, as the founding College of our University, to celebrate our University’s 150th year of serving our state.

As has been the case throughout the history of our College, this year you – our students, faculty, staff and supporters – have worked hard and given 100% to accomplish so much more than we will be able to mention this evening.

Our College is truly exemplary in delivering on the University’s tripartite mission as a land-grant institution, of teaching, research and engagement, thanks to your hard work.

Tonight, we celebrate:

  •  Your excellence in learning and teaching in our traditional degree programs, as well as in our specialized Extended Studies offerings;
  • Your excellence in research in our labs, fields and Experiment Station facilities; and
  • Your excellence in providing meaningful impacts in Nevada communities with Extension programming.

I am truly thankful for all that you do, and so proud of all your efforts. Thank you all for coming, and I hope you enjoy the evening and sharing in each other’s successes.

William A. Payne
Dean of the College


Our schedule for the evening

4 p.m. | Doors open

Registration begins. Complimentary photo booth and cap decorating activities, as well as a cash bar, are available now and throughout the evening.

5:15 p.m. | Food service begins

Service will be available throughout the evening.

5:30 p.m. | Awards ceremony begins

Outstanding Classified Staff

Outstanding Extension Support Staff

Outstanding Extension Team

Department of Nutrition

  • Marsha Read Leadership Award in Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Outstanding Seniors, Graduate Teaching Assistant and Ph.D. Student
  • Graduating Seniors

Outstanding Administrative Faculty

Outstanding Extension Administrative Faculty

Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science

  • Outstanding Leadership in Natural Resources & Environmental Science
  • Outstanding Seniors, Master's and Ph.D. Students
  • Graduating Seniors

Outstanding Extension Supporter

Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

  • Outstanding Seniors, Master's and Ph.D. Students
  • Graduating Seniors

Outstanding Teacher

Outstanding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Department of Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences

  • Outstanding Agriculturist
  • Outstanding Seniors and Ph.D. Students
  • Graduating Seniors

Outstanding Researcher

Outstanding Extension Researcher

6:30 p.m. | Closing comments

Enjoy complimentary photo booth and cap decorating activities until 7 p.m.

 

Employee Awards

The 4-H Pollinator Ambassador Team.

4-H Pollinator Ambassador Team, Outstanding Extension Team

Amber Yoder.

Amber Yoder, Outstanding Extension Support Staff

Andrew Nuss.

Andrew Nuss, Outstanding Researcher

Erica Bigio.

Erica Bigio, Outstanding Teacher

Kim Higgins.

Kim Higgins, Outstanding Administrative Faculty

Natalie Mazzullo.

Natalie Mazzullo, Outstanding Extension Administrative Faculty

Sarah Chvilicek.

Sarah Chvilicek, Outstanding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Stephanie Patterson.

Stephanie Patterson, Outstanding Classified Staff

Teresa Byington.

Teresa Byington, Outstanding Extension Researcher

 

Special Recognition Awards

Jamie Benedict.

Jamie Benedict, Marsha Read Leadership Award in Nutrition & Dietetics

Kris Stewart.

Kris Stewart, Outstanding Agriculturist

Sarah Kulpa

Sarah Kulpa, Outstanding Leadership in Natural Resources & Environmental Science

Yutaka Nomura.

Yutaka Nomura, Outstanding Extension Supporter

 

Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences

Kelly McCready

Kelly McCready, Outstanding Senior, Agricultural Science

Sara Harvey.

Sara Harvey, Outstanding Senior, Agricultural Science

Koby Lindberg.

Koby Lindberg, Outstanding Senior, NevadaTeach: Agricultural Science

Aspen Wright.

Aspen Wright, Outstanding Senior, Rangeland Ecology & Management 

Naomi Maravilla.

Naomi Maravilla, Outstanding Senior, Veterinary Science

Isadora Batalha.

Isadora Batalha, Outstanding Ph.D. Student, Animal & Rangeland Science

Uriel Cholula-Rivera.

Uriel Cholula-Rivera, Outstanding Ph.D. Student, Animal & Rangeland Science

 

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Grace Schmitt.

Grace Schmitt, Outstanding Senior, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Micah Woodruff.

Micah Woodruff, Outstanding Senior, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Jasmine Lam.

Jasmine Lam, Outstanding Senior, Biotechnology

Monica Carey.

Monica Carey, Outstanding Senior, Biotechnology

Austin Baldridge.

Austin Baldridge, Outstanding Master's Student, Biotechnology

Dean Trotta.

Dean Trotta, Outstanding Master's Student, Biotechnology

Kayleigh Robichaux.

Kayleigh Robichaux, Outstanding Ph.D. Student, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

 

Natural Resources & Environmental Science

Morgan Yeager.

Morgan Yeager, Outstanding Senior, Environmental Science

Belle (Angelica) Lodovico.

Belle (Angelica) Lodovico, Outstanding Senior, Forest Ecology & Management

DidiAliceCoker.

DidiAlice Coker, Outstanding Senior, Wildlife Ecology & Conservation

James Golden.

James Golden, Outstanding Master's Student, Natural Resources & Environmental Science

Kay Strain.

Kay Strain, Outstanding Ph.D. Student, Ecology, Evolution & Conservation Biology

Nathan Jackson.

Nathan Jackson, Outstanding Ph.D. Student, Natural Resources &  Environmental Science

 

Nutrition

Amanda Thurston.

Amanda Thurston, Outstanding Senior, Dietetics

Barbara Stankuté.

Barbara Stankuté, Outstanding Senior, Nutritional Science

Masuda Akter.

Masuda Akter, Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant, Nutrition 

Dillon Winkelman.

Dillon Winkelman, Outstanding Ph.D. Student, Nutrition

 

About our College

The College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources is a founding college of our land-grant University. We have a long and distinguished record of fulfilling the land-grant mission to provide teaching, research and outreach programs that grow the health and economic vitality of Nevada.

Life-improving research Our top-notch research opportunities for students and faculty address important local issues. Our discoveries meet the world's needs, now and for a brighter future.
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Lifelong learning Our Extension programs, such as 4-H, solve problems and address critical issues to improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of Nevadans.
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Undergraduate learning Our four academic departments offer rich learning and research experiences. This builds broad foundations, grows deep expertise and impacts entire fields of knowledge.
Smiling student using research equipment in the field on a beautiful sunny day
Graduate learning Our opportunities to participate in, lead, present and publish life-improving research enriches students and launches careers while disrupting fields of knowledge.
Student conducting his own research in a well-equipped lab

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