In 2019, the Georgia Master Gardener Association (GMGA) established the Award of Excellence in Consumer Horticulture. This award is specifically for agents who provide leadership to MGEV programs to support consumer horticulture education for the public.
This year, GMGA would again like to recognize Extension Agents that work closely with the MGEV programs by offering a deserving agent the Award of Excellence. Applications will be accepted through September 1, 2024. A diverse panel, including GMGA Board members and UGA faculty and staff, will review and score the applications. The winner will be announced in October at the GMGA conference Oct 5 in Griffin and at the 2024 Georgia Association of County Agricultural Agents (GACAA) November 13-14 on Jekyll Island.
In the past agents indicated that they did not feel comfortable nominating themselves. It helps if the MGEVs organization nominate the agent and encourage them to apply and complete the application. You can place your agent in the running for this distinction in two ways:
Let them know of this opportunity if they are not aware of it
Complete the application for your agent. Simply download the application below. You need some information about your agent’s leadership efforts with the MGEV program. You may need to ask them for this info or ask the county office staff for assistance.
Thank you for encouraging your agents to apply for this distinction! It is a privilege to recognize excellent work. It is also important to provide professional recognition for consumer horticulture programming along with traditional agriculture programming. GMGA is committed to recognizing and supporting the training and leadership provided by UGA.
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