WSU Extension Showcases Rural Innovation on National Stage

Debbie Handy was one of three individuals selected for the 2026 American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Distinguished Service Award. Representing the organization’s top honor, the Distinguished Service Award recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the field at the local, state, and national level, including involvement in grant writing and student leadership. Handy […]

Two WSU Extension teams and 13 individuals were recognized as top teachers, advisors, researchers, Extension experts, and team members working at high levels of excellence in CAHNRS.

Lindsey du Toit, chair of WSU’s Department of Plant Pathology, was recently recognized with the prestigious Christiaan Hendrik Persoon Medal for her global contributions to the field. She is only the second female scientist to receive the medal, the highest honor of the Southern African Society for Plant Pathology.

Congratulations to Priya Chakrabarti Basu, Assistant Professor of Pollinator Health and Apiculture, for two recent awards honoring her research on pollinators.

WSU Viticulture Professor and Extension Specialist Michelle Moyer recently received the Walter Clore Award from the Washington State Grape Society. Open to all Washington grape growers and wine industry members, the award recognizes individuals who are actively involved in WSGS and have consistently provided service to their community and the state’s grape industry.

Ashley Hall recently received the Prevention Award of Excellence from the Washington State Healthcare Authority’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery for her substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion work. Hall, a WSU Extension 4-H associate professor, is especially passionate about her firearm injury prevention work and her involvement with the 4-H Teens Helping […]

Diane and the Skagit Food Waste Prevention Team received the Third Place National Award for Excellence in Teamwork for their consumer-focused food waste reduction campaign, From Farm to Table, Not to Trash: A Community Approach to Reducing Food Waste.

Margaret was honored for her 55 years of dedicated service to the profession, marked by innovative programming, exceptional leadership, successful grant development, and numerous awards. Her contributions exemplify her deep commitment to NEAFCS and the field of Family and Consumer Sciences.