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:
Award recipients
2022: Sen. Dan Hegeman
2021: Roy Blunt
2020: Chris Chinn
2019: Rep. Donna Lichtenegger
2018: Sen. Brian Munzlinger
2017: Don Lucietta
2016: Jim Snider
2015: Sara Parker Pauley
2014: Bill Reiboldt
2013: David Pearce
2012: HC Russel
2008: Brady Deaton
2007: Diane Olson
2005: Ed Turner
2004: Dale Ludwig
2002: Jim Ollar
2001: B.W. Harrison
2000: Elaine Osborn
1999: Fred Hall
1998: Mel Carnahan
1997: Mel George
1996: James McHugh
1995: Peter Raven
1994: Ike Skelton
1993: Jim Dickerson
1992: Joe Jenkins
1991: Gordon Warren