Congratulations to our own Kenneth Jones, Ph.D. on receiving the Association's highest award - Outstanding Contributor Award, at the National Association of Extension Program & Staff Development Professionals annual conference held in November 2024 in Salt Lake City, UT. In addition to being Extension Faculty within CLD, 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 local, regional, state or national level.