This issue of InFocus is devoted entirely to celebrating all our award winners in the College of Agriculture throughout the 2016-2017 academic year. There are so many awards to highlight this year that we decided to split the awards issue into two parts: Today’s issue features select national/international, university, and college awards; the second issue, which you’ll see in a few days, will contain all the awards from our units and departments.
Congratulations to all of our award and recognition recipients at all levels, and thanks to all of those who supported our winners in the classroom, put together award nominations, or were involved in the recognition process in some way. We work hard to make sure everything is included in these issues, but if we missed any award winners, please let us know!
Hard as it is to believe, another very busy academic year has come to an end. Thanks very much to all of you for all you do to make Purdue Agriculture great. Have a great summer!
All the best,
Lionel "Bo" Beaulieu, Agricultural Economics: National Distinguished Career Award, National Association of Community Development Professionals 
Arun Bhunia, Food Science: 2017 Maurice Weber Laboratorian Award, International Association for Food Protection
Bruce Bordelon, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture: Outstanding Achievement Awrd, American Society for Enology and Viticulture Eastern Section
Andrew DeWoody, Forestry and Natural Resources: Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Shawn Donkin, Animal Sciences: Award in Animal Growth and Development, American Society of Animal Science
Bernard Engel, Agricultural and Biological Engineering: James R. and Karen A. Gilley Academic Leadership Award, American Soceity of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
William Field, Agricultural and Biological Engineering: Honorary Fellow, Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
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Barbara Golden, Biochemistry: Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Allan Gray, Agricultural Economics: Fellow, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association 
Thomas Hertel, Agricultural Economics: Publication of Enduring Quality Award, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association
Peter Hirst, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture: Jefferson Science Fellow
Monika Ivantysynova, Agricultural and Biological Engineering: Honorary Doctorate, Lappeenranta University of Technology
Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi, Agricultural and Biological Engineering: New Innovator Award, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Elizabeth Karcher, Animal Sciences: Midwest American Society of Animal Science Outstanding Young Teacher Award
Jozef Kokini, Food Science: Nicolas Appert Award, Institute of Food Technologists
John Lumkes, Agricultural and Biological Engineering: Kishida International Award, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers 
Suzanne Nielsen, Food Science: Carl R. Fellers Award, Institute of Food Technologists
Haley Oliver, Food Science: Larry Beuchat Young Researcher Award, International Association for Food Protection; 2017-2018 Public Engagement Fellow, Alan Leshner Leadership Institute for Public Engagement with Science
Gerald Shively, Agricultural Economics: Fellow, African Association of Agricultural Economists
Dan Szymanski, Botany and Plant Pathology: Fellow, American Society of Plant Biologists
Wally Tyner, Agricultural Economics: Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Holly Wang, Agricultural Economics: Quality of Communication Award, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association 
William Horan, Purdue Extension Wells County: National Association of County Agricultural Agents Distinguished Service Award
Michael O'Donnell, Purdue Extension Delaware County: Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Fellow
Danielle Howelle-Walker, Purdue Extension Washington County: National Association of County Agricultural Agents Distinguished Service Award
Brianda Elzey, Food Science: George Washington Carver Doctoral Fellowship
Paul Lengemann, Agricultural and Biological Engineering: Robert E. Stewart Engineering-Humanities Award from American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) 
Heather Pasley, Agronomy: Monsanto STEM Fellowship
Margaret Hegwood, Agricultural and Biological Engineering: 2016-2017 Land O'Lakes Emerging Leaders for Food Security
Catherine Aime, Botany and Plant Pathology: University Faculty Scholar
David Barbarash, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture: Purdue University Teaching Academy
Michael Boehlje, Agricultural Economics: Morrill Award
Laura Bowling, Agronomy: University Faculty Scholar
Scott Briggs, Biochemistry: Research and Refresh Award
Dennis Buckmaster, Agricultural and Biological Engineering/Academic Programs: Learning Community Student Impact Award
Natalie Carroll, Agricultural and Biological Engineering/Youth Development and Agricultural Education: Christian Foster Award for Engagement
Meng Deng, Agricultural and Biological Engineering: Teaching for Tomorrow Junior Fellow
Jeff Dukes, Forestry and Natural Resources: Learning Community Academic Connection Award
Bruce Erickson, Agronomy: Excellence in Teaching Award, Noncredit Course - Digital Education
Joan Fulton, Agricultural Economics: Provost Fellow
Reuben Goforth, Forestry and Natural Resources: Learning Community Academic Connection Award
Tomas Höök, Forestry and Natural Resources: University Faculty Scholar
Kee-Hong Kim, Food Science: University Faculty Scholar
Michael Mashtare, Agronomy: Learning Community Exceptional Event Planner Award
Linda Mason, Entomology: Violet Haas Award
Lisa Mauer, Food Science: University Leadership Award; Big Ten Academic Alliance Academic Leadership Program 2016-2017
Sara McMillan, Agricultural and Biological Engineering: Teaching for Tomorrow Junior Fellow
Linda Prokopy, Forestry and Natural Resources: Learning Community Academic Connection Award
Maria Sepúlveda, Forestry and Natural Resources: Susan Bulkeley Butler Distinguished Lecture 2017
Trevor Stamper, Entomology: Teaching for Tomorrow Junior Fellow
Rob Swihart, Forestry and Natural Resources: Learning Community Academic Connection Award
Rod Williams, Forestry and Natural Resources: Purdue University Teaching Academy; Office of Engagement Service Learning Award
Jian-Kang Zhu, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Biochemistry: Herbert Newby McCoy Award
Lionel (Bo) Beaulieu, Tanya Hall, Jennifer Helfrich, Tamara Ogle, Heather Strohm Michael Wilcox and Tyler Wright - Hometown Collaboration Initiative Team: Office of Engagement Corps of Engagement Award
Mentoring@Purdue (M@P) Program - Levon Esters, Neil Knobloch, Brittini Brown, Torrie Cropps, Amonté Martin, Brandon Allen, Quincy Clark: Black Graduate Student Association Engagement Award
Roy Ballard, Purdue Extension: Office of Engagement Staff Engagement Award
Elizabeth Byers-Doten, Youth Development and Agricultural Education: Purdue Academic Advising Association Outstanding New Professional
Tracie Egger, Academic Programs: Susan Bulkeley Butler Center Leadership in Action Award
Patricia Jaynes, Animal Sciences: 2016 Purdue Clerical and Service Staff Advisory committee Excellence Award
Amy Jones, Academic Programs: Learning Community Student Impact Award
Stefanie Griebel, Agronomy: Graduate School Excellence in Teaching Award
Marcela Martinez-Chavez, Food Science: 2017-2018 President Purdue Graduate Student Government
Jordan Paine, Youth Development and Agricultural Education: 2017 Purdue Policy Research Institute Fellow
Xin Zhao, Agricultural Economics: Purdue Policy Research Institute Excellence in Research Award
Cameron Mann, Agricultural Economics and Youth Development and Agricultural Education: Flora Roberts Award, Outstanding Senior Woman
Clint Chapple, Biochemistry: Outstanding Graduate Teacher/Mentor Award
Virginia Ferris, Entomology: Agriculture Alumni Association Certificate of Distinction
Christopher Hurt, Agricultural Economics: Agriculture Alumni Associatioin Certificate of Distinction
Darrin Karcher, Animal Sciences: Phibro Extension Award
Robert Nielsen, Agronomy: Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence in Educational Service to the Rural People of Indiana
Joseph Ogas, Biochemistry: David C. Pfendler Outstanding Undergraduate Counselor Award
Bryan Pijanowski, Forestry and Natural Resources: PK-12 Emerging Faculty Impact Award
Cordelia Running, Food Science and Nutrition Science: Patsy J. Mellott Teaching Innovation Award
Kara Stewart, Animal Sciences: Richard L. Kohls Outstanding Early Career Teaching Award
Roger Tormoehlen, Agricultural and Biological Engineering: PK-12 Sustained Faculty Impact Award 
Esmeralda Cruz, Purdue Extension Clinton County: Unsung Diversity Hero Award
Orla Hart, Biochemistry: Outstanding Service to Students
Dan Taylor, Agricultural and Biological Engineering: Service to Students in the College of Agriculture
Debbie Clampitt, Karil Sommers and Diana VanHorn: 2016 Agriculture Business Office Service Award 
Jeff Sanson, JW Fansler, Shelly Surber - Indiana Council for Economic Education Team: PK-12 Excellent Staff Award
Chelsea Clyde-Brockway, Forestry and Natural Resources: D. Woods Thomas Memorial Scholarship for international study
Natalie Donovan, Agricultural Economics: D. Woods Thomas Memorial Scholarship for international study
Megan Fenton, Agronomy: D. Woods Thomas Memorial Scholarship for international study
Morgan Garvey, Animal Sciences: Graduate Student Pathmaker Award (MS)
Josey Pukrop, Animal Sciences: D. Woods Thomas Memorial Scholarship for international study
Hannah Quellhorst, Entomology: D. Woods Thomas Memorial Scholarship for international study
Nina Serratore, Biochemistry: Outstanding Teaching Assistant
Hazal Turasan, Food Science: Graduate Student Pathmaker Award (PhD)
Stephen Schwartz, Agricultural Economics: Outstanding Freshman
Stephanie Price, Biochemistry: Outstanding Sophomore
Abdias Rodriguez, Biochemistry: Outstanding Junior
Stephanie Price, Biochemistry: First Place, Writing
Hailey Edmondson, Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology: Second Place, Writing
William Austin, Entomology and Biological Sciences: Third Place, Writing
Luke Wildhaber, Agricultural Sales and Marketing: First Place, Presentational Speaking
Hannah Tucker, Agricultural Communication: Second Place, Presentational Speaking
Sherry Fulk-Bringman, Agronomy: Outstanding Club/Organization Advisor
Mary Helen Halsema, Academic Programs: Outstanding Servant Leadership Award
Lee Schweitzer, Agronomy: Spotlight Educator
Paul Marcellino, Howard County: Paul B. Crooks Award
Paul Ebner, Animal Sciences: Outstanding Extension Faculty/Specialist Award; Leadership Award
Kiersten Wise, Botany and Plant Pathology: Outstanding Extension Faculty/Specialist Award
Jane Jett, Posey Co., Lisa Graves, HHS Extension and Christina Ferroli, Marion Co.: Ann Hancook Award
Team Award: Left to Right: Susan Plassmeier (Vanderburgh), Ashley Roberts (NEP regional supervisor), Jan Dougan (Dubois), Jennifer Cannon (Putnam), Janet Steffens (Floyd), Stephanie Woodcox (assistant program leader, HHS Extension/health and wellness specialist), Megihann Leininger (NEP regional supervisor), Molly Hoag (Wells), and Peg Ehlers (Switzerland)
Travis Legleiter, Botany and Plant Pathology: Early Career Award
Rosie Lerner, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture: Career Award
Individual: Brad Kohlhagen, Adams County.
Team: Master Gardener Leadership Roundtable: Left to Right: Amy Thompson (Monroe), Phil Cox (Vermillion), Jenna Nees (Putnam), Jim Luzar (Parke) and Sadie Davis (Greene)
Individual: Hans Schmitz, Gibson County 
Team: Community Leadership Development Signature Program: Left to Right: Cindy Barber (Daviess), Mark Kepler (Fulton), Terri Newcom (Tipton), Lori Bouslog (Sullivan), Becky Holbert (Vermillion), Karen Hinshaw (Huntington), Kristi Whitacre (Vigo), Alice Smith (Jasper) and Bo Beaulieu (Community Development Extension program leader and assistant director of Purdue Extension) Not Pictured: Janet Ayres (former professor and Extension specialist, agricultural economics), Melinda Grismer (community and regional development specialist, Purdue Center for Regional Development), Kris Parker (Northwest District regional community development educator) and Heather Strohm (Southwest District regional community development educator)
Individual: Atina Rozhon, Jennings County 
Team: Preserving Foods Safely at Home: Left to Right: Brenda Hagedorn (Perry, Spencer), Jane Jett (Posey), and Susan Plassmeier (Vanderburgh)
Bob Amick Award: Mitch Wagoner, Knox County
Individual: Liz Beiersdorfer, Dearborn County
Team: Crime Busters Mania: Left to Right: Chevron May (Posey), Cathy Boerste (Perry), Jane Ann Beard (Daviess), Randy Brown (Vanderburgh), Carla Kidwell (Warrick) and Megan Hoffherr (Gibson). Not Pictured: Larry Dimmett (former director and educator, Spencer)
Navigating Difference: Left to Right: Bill Horan (Wells), Andrew Martin (Newton), Cindy Hartman (Fayette), Katie Zuber (Lawrence), Hugh Tonagel (LaPorte), Jan Dougan (Dubois), Marcia Parcell (Dearborn), Teresa Witkoske (Wabash), Samm Johnson (Allen), and Amy Nierman (Southeast District director). Not Pictured: Carmen DeRusha (former educator, Marion), Melissa Merida (former director and educator, Floyd) and Steve Yoder (Central District community development educator)
Camp Downtown: Left to Right: Patty Keating (Porter), Hugh Tonagel (LaPorte) and Mary Foell (LaPorte)