Since 1978, the Academy of Outstanding Faculty Engaged in Extension has been comprised of winners of the college level Outstanding Extension Service Award. Now called the Academy of Outstanding Faculty in Extension and Engagement (AOFEE), winners of the Outstanding Engagement Award are also eligible for selection. Membership recognizes outstanding engagement or extension work and continues until the faculty member leaves the University or retires.

Outstanding Extension Award and Outstanding Engagement Award

These awards recognize outstanding contributions to extension or engagement. Award recipients become nominees for induction into the Academy of Outstanding Faculty in Extension and Engagement and are additionally considered for Alumni Awards with a $2,000 stipend.

Nominations due: Monday, February 6, 2026, 5 p.m.
Submitting authority: Dean or equivalent
Eligibility: Faculty and exempt staff (faculty or non-faculty)

AOFEE Executive Committee

Bethany Cutts, Chair
Annie Hardison-Moody
Jane Hoppin
Katherine Anarde
Michael Kudenov
Sara Villani
Cranos Williams
Bethany Cutts
Michael Dickey
Marc Dudley
Terry Gates
Kelly Oten
David Monks, Vice Provost of Outreach and Engagement, ex officio

Recent inductees

2024 Award Winners

2023 Award Winners

2022 Award Winners

2021 and 2020 Award Winners

2019 Award Winners

A list of Academy members from 2018 and before can be found here.

Academy Bylaws can be found here.