February 14, 2012
Discovery - Extension - Education
Throughout its history our department has been blessed by the dedicated support of our alumni, friends, corporations and constituents. Their generous contribution of time, talent and financial resources has been a cornerstone for the department of Agronomy's development and tradition of excellence. It is through this tradition that we thrive and look forward to a bright future with gratitude to our alumni and friends.

Alumni / Friends

Awards/ Achievements

Agronomic Achievement Award

The Agronomic Achievement Award was established by the department of Agronomy in 2000, to recognize and honor alumni and friends of the department for contributions to the profession or industry. Individuals selected must be in attendance to receive this Award.

Criteria:

  • Nominees must be an alum or friend of the Agronomy Department and can be in any stage of his/her career.
  • Nominee must have made or have the potential to make a notable contribution to the agronomic and environmental profession or industry.
  • There are no degree requirements for this award other than they must have been affiliated with Agronomy.
  • Selection process: Department Awards Committee selects recipients nominated for this Award in consultation with the Department Head

Past Award recipients:

  • 2008 - Bob Brame, Jamie Bultemeier, Brad Inman, Jeff Nagel
  • 2007 - James Monger, Bob Avenius, Bill McFee, Lance Murrell
  • 2006 - Kevin Cavanaugh, James Lake, Oscar "Ozzie" Luetkemeier
  • 2005 - Robert Armstrong, Randy Brehmer, Craig Daughtry, Myra Peak
  • 2004 - Bob Beck, Jerry Fankhauser, Nancy Lange, Jim King
  • 2003 - Darrell Brown , Hugh Pence, Harold Reetz, Bob Shaw
  • 2002 - Greg Bossaer, Joel Magiera, Sam Weaver
  • 2001 - Gerald Gentry, Randy Bellinger, Harold Reetz - to be
    presented in 2003
  • 2000 - Dr. Wayne F. Keim