Congratulations to our own Kenneth Jones, Ph.D. on receiving the National Association of Extension Program & Staff Development Professionals' highest award, the Outstanding Contributor Award, at their annual conference held in November 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. In addition to being extension faculty within the Department of Community and Leadership Development, Dr. Jones is also the director of the Program and Staff Development unit for the UK Cooperative Extension Service.

This award is the most prestigious award given by NAEPSDP. It recognizes individuals who initiate and develop creative ways to enrich the learning process. Efforts may focus on innovative programming or tools for staff development, evaluation or administrative processes at the local, regional, state or national level.