By Angela Loftesness
The Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Selection Committee is seeking nominations of individuals for South Dakota State University's Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community award program.
This year marks the 99th anniversary of the program, which was founded in 1927. The intent of this program is to recognize citizens for a lifetime of leadership and service for the betterment of the agriculture industry, families and South Dakota communities. The awards are presented by the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and the College of Education and Human Sciences.
The nominees should have made significant contributions to agriculture, family and/or their community; promoted agriculture best practices, family strengthening programs and/or community enhancement; made specific contributions to their county, state and/or nation; and should be known for giving unselfishly of their talent, time and leadership.
There is no age requirement, but the nominees must be living at the time honorees are notified. Spouses may be nominated, but a separate nomination form is needed for each individual. Recipients must be residents of South Dakota. If nominees were previously employed by SDSU, employment cannot have been within the last five years. Three to five letters of support are required.
Source : sdstate.edu