The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Outstanding Staff Awards Program began in 1998 and is sponsored by Gamma Sigma Delta Agriculture Honorary Society, UK AG and HES Alumni Association, and Partners in Agriculture.  The recognition program is held annually as part of the Staff Appreciation Day during Roundup week.  Each year up to seven individuals are honored for their dedicated, steadfast, competent and outstanding service to the college.

The 2019 Outstanding Staff Awards were held on September 11, 2019.

Congratulations to the 2019 Outstanding Staff Award Recipients:

Executive/Administrative/Managerial/Non-Professional Category

Mary Payton, UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Chris Rodgers, Department of Plant & Soil Sciences

Office and Clerical, On-Campus Category

Robin Notton, Department of Animal & Food Sciences

Office and Clerical, Off-Campus Category

Eileen Kopp, Cooperative Extension- Laurel County

Service, Maintenance, Skilled Crafts, Farm Management Category

Chad Tucker, Department of Veterinary Science

Technical/Paraprofessional Category

Hugo Hamilton, Department of Animal & Food Sciences

Kai Su, Department of Plant & Soil Sciences