Great Plains IDEA Awards

Great Plains IDEA Awards

Great Plains IDEA recognizes community members who enrich the alliance and leave a lasting impact. Award recipients are announced at the Great Plains IDEA annual meeting.

Faculty Excellence Award

Established in 2011, the Faculty Excellence Award recognizes a significant contribution of faculty in a Great Plains IDEA academic program. Award winners devote time, energy, and resources to enhancing the alliance academic community. Faculty Excellence Award recipients develop creative courses and mentoring programs or make a significant impact on teaching in a Great Plains IDEA program. View past award recipients.  

2024 Recipients:

• Jonathan Fox, Family Financial Planning, Iowa State University
• Sheree Moser, Family & Consumer Sciences Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Staff Excellence Award

Established in 2024, the Staff Excellence Award exists to spotlight the talents, dedication, and professionalism that Great Plains IDEA staff bring to their work and to celebrate the rich diversity of contributions that are foundational to our excellence as an alliance.

2024 Recipient: Virginia Brunner-Livingston, Community Development, Kansas State University

Friend of Great Plains IDEA

Established in 2006, the Friend of the Great Plains IDEA honors individuals who make a significant contribution to the alliance. Friend award winners strengthen the structure, improve operations, develop new processes, and increase the visibility of the alliance. Friends of Great Plains IDEA demonstrate exceptional leadership and play a pivotal role in the alliance. View past award recipients. 

2024 Recipient: Shiretta Ownbey, Oklahoma State University

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