Purpose

The Gordon Warren University Extension Land-Grant award began in 1991 with the first award given to Gordon Warren at the extension Annual Conference "to recognize someone who exemplifies the land-grant mission of the University of Missouri System and University Extension." Warren was a civic leader in Pulaski County (City of Richland) who served many years on the county extension council, was mayor, school board member, member of the Missouri Bankers Association, Missouri Health Coordinating Council and more — all roles in which he linked university resources with people's needs. Warren also was an avid supporter of Lincoln University.

After Warren, the award was to be given to "an individual who sees the universities as a community resource and who accesses knowledge and research to improve the lives of Missouri citizens." Further, the award is to recognize someone who facilitates the use of knowledge to affect public policy.

Award

The vice chancellor for extension and enegagement presents a symbol of recognition.

Eligibility, criteria and selection

The award is giving at the discretion of the vice chancellor for extension and engagement.

Nomination submission

To learn more about deadlines, submission instructions and other important information, please visit the awards home page:

nomination process

2021 Gordon Warren Land-Grant Award Recipient: Roy Blunt

Award recipients