WACAA Members Nationally Recognized for Achievements

Please help to congratulate several UW-Extension agriculture and horticulture agents who were recognized for their outstanding work during the 2015 National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) annual meeting and professional improvement conference last week in South Dakota.

  • Greg Blonde was awarded the Distinguished Service Award, recognizing his 30 years of service.
  • Mark Hagedorn was awarded the Achievement Award, recognizing his 8 years of service.
  • Mark Hagedorn was a National Communications Awards finalist for his Fact Sheet.
  • Erin LaFaive was a National Communications Awards finalist for her Featured Story.
  • Katie Wantoch, along with team members Jerry Clark and Mark Hagedorn, were National Communications Awards finalists for their Team Newsletter.
  • George Koepp and Stephanie Plaster were also recognized as regional winners for their Communications Award entries.