Seeking NIFA Partnership Awards Nominations
Dear Colleagues,
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recognizes there are many outstanding contributions that our partners in the Land-grant Universities and other cooperating institutions and organizations have achieved. To recognize these achievements, the Partnership Awards Program was established in 2007.
NIFA invites all Land-grant Universities, cooperating institutions, and organizations supported by NIFA to submit nominations for the 2022 NIFA Partnership Awards Program. This program recognizes outstanding contributions, in support of NIFA’s mission, and aligned with USDA's Strategic Goals. Awards for this year will recognize excellence in:
- Mission Integration of Research, Education, and Extension
- Multistate Efforts
- Innovative Programs and Projects
- Effective and Efficient Use of Resources
- Program Improvement through Global Engagement
Nominations can be submitted for individuals or teams of up to 20 members. Each institution may submit up to two nominations (combined total across all categories), meaning the entire institution--including research, education, and Extension functions.
Specific instructions and other information about this awards program may be found on the NIFA Partnership Award webpage. Submit signed nominations using the NIFA Partnership Awards Nomination Form, by email to performance@ars.usda.gov no later than April 1. Winning nominations will be recognized at the NIFA Day of Appreciation tentatively scheduled for June/July.
Nominations should include individuals or teams who have performed truly distinguished service. We ask that Deans, Directors, and Administrators thoroughly review each submission for validity of accomplishments before signing his or her approval on the nomination form.
We have many excellent examples of success in these categories across our partnership, and NIFA looks forward to recognizing great accomplishments.
Sincerely,
Dr. Carrie Castille
Director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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