Marna has been the Family & Consumer Education Agent in Haywood County for nine years. Her programs have focused on child care, nutrition and wellness, food safety and preservation, and parent and family education. She is currently enrolled in the doctoral program at NC State in Occupational Education and plans to use the endowment funds for tuition.

2001 North Carolina Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Awards. Winners were recognized at the 2001 NCEAFCS meeting, August 21-22 in Asheville. First place state winners were recognized with a plaque. Second place state winners were announced and asked to stand.

This team developed Families First Parents University, a comprehensive curriculum targeting parents/child care providers.  Topics include organizational skills, nutrition, money management, and discipline.  Each lesson includes plans, activities and resources that can be used with a variety of audiences.

Nancy developed the Basic Home Maintenance Course to provide families with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain market value of homes after purchase. Networking with other agencies is a big component of this program.

Teens As Parents is a partnership comprised of Betsy Johnson Hospital, Cooperative Extension and Public Health. The mission is to support teen parents to obtain prenatal health care, learn parenting and child care skills and continue educational opportunities. TAP provides opportunities to develop self- respect and decision making skills.

Over the past three years, Celia Witt Beauchamp has used a variety of teaching methods to provide innovative and effective Extension Programs. They include: classes, a weekly newspaper article, quarterly newsletters, a web page and providing community nutrition through a local nutrition partnership.

As a new Family and Consumer Education Agent in Harnett County, Lisa has worked with a variety of programs which provide education in food, nutrition, and money management. Working with programs that provide instruction with teen Pregnancy, nutrition, and food safety has made her first year successful.

Cathryn has worked as a Family and Consumer Education Agent in Rockingham County since June 1995. She covers all subject areas. Developing volunteer leaders, listening to advisory leadership committees and working in collaboration with other agencies has enabled Cathryn to meet the needs of the residents of Rockingham County.

Sandra Head is the ultimate professional with the ability to involve people to make things happen. Her parenting workshops brought recognition to Extension as THE organization with parenting information. Sandra's ability to manage a large Extension and Community Association has made a difference in the lives of people in the county.

Employed as a Family and Consumer Educator since June, 1996, Jessica has strived to produce innovative and effective programs covering all subject matter. She has been an instrumental team player when networking with other agencies such as childcare/senior centers, health department, and school systems.

Margaret Allsbrook, Halifax County Family and Consumer Education Agent, uses collaboration to achieve impact in extension educational program delivery. She is skilled in identifying resources and seeking new opportunities to focus on nutrition, health, housing and volunteer leadership development. Measurable impacts result in her focus on quality of life issues.

Tammy and her staff have developed and successfully launched a marketing and public relations campaign for the Parents as Teachers program. To increase awareness and recruit participants, they developed brochures, flyers, news releases, and displays which are now used throughout Robeson County promoting parent education.

Clean Cuisine is a joint effort between the Cooperative Extension Service and Environmental Health in two urban counties in NC. The newsletter is mailed quarterly to food service managers and employees who have attended training offered by the two agencies, in order to keep the managers up-to-date on food safety information and training opportunities.

"The Healthy Kitchen" is a bi-weekly column in the lifestyles section of The Robesonian. The column provides food and nutrition information with healthy recipes for foods typical of the area.

Channel 61 reaches 13% of a 2.5 million viewing audience for Piedmont North Carolina. The 1999 Governor's Award for Environmental Quality was presented for the Guilford County tire, white goods, and plastic pots recycling pickup that was discussed on this 30 minute segment.

Martha designed "Functional Foods for Health," a script and set of 22 transparencies, to inform participants of the benefits of functional foods and ways to increase them in their diets. The program was presented to 22 community groups reaching 227 who are now better able to choose a healthful diet.

Celia has developed a website Down Home and Healthy to provide food, nutrition and health information via the internet. Created in December 1998, this web page offers a variety of information about issues specific to Eastern North Carolina. Links to other web sites provide users with additional sources of reliable information.

In order to highly publicize our 3rd annual Baby Safety Shower, Tammy was a guest on one of the hottest radio stations in the area. "This radio program gave the audience a chance for me to offer a personal invitation to everyone listening."

To address consumer concerns about Y2K, a publication titled, Y2K: Ready or Not, It's on It's Way! was prepared by a county team of agents and office support personnel. The brochure provided answers to frequently asked questions on topics such as food and water shortage, and basic emergency preparedness.

Economic Literacy For Low Wealth Families was designed to help low wealth families realign their thinking and actions needed to move into the mainstream of the economic arena. Two Individual Development Account Grants made it possible for 34 families to adopt needed skills for wiser financial management of limited resources.

The "High Country Amigos" program's mission is to create a positive environment and support for the growing numbers of Hispanic/Latino neighbors within our multi-cultural community. Sue believes that "diversity can be our greatest strength", and was the first director in NC to appoint a Hispanic to the County Advisory Leadership Council.

Marshia Ward began as an Adult EFNEP Nutrition Program Assistant exactly two years ago. Her high level of motivation, initiative, and empathy for the participants has designated her as an outstanding performer from the start. This year, Marshia worked with 129 families and was awarded with two different grants.

Jewel organized Career Exploration Sessions for middle schoolers, Quilting Workshops for youth-at-risk and CPR/First Aid Classes for students and teen volunteers. Dressed as Mrs. Cotten Queen, she educated second graders to the importance of agriculture. In 1999, she reached 347 youth with her programming efforts.

Susan provided 711 youth with learning experiences in nutrition and food safety in a variety of settings including public library "story hour", classroom, cooking workshops, and safety day camp. Susan trained 67 daycare providers in "Be Active Kids" and 127 in art activities appropriate for 2-3 year olds.

Carmen enjoys the challenges, fun and rewards of working with and impacting our most valuable resource - our children. Sessions on nutrition, food safety, hand washing/germs, babysitting, clothing, sewing, poison prevention, farm/home safety, cooking and manners were conducted throughout 1999 involving youth from pre-school to high school.

Peggie provides babysitting certification classes to middle school children. They are taught in the summer, teacher workdays and spring break. They are rotated around the county to enable all children in the county the chance to participate. This is a collaborating effort with the Board of Education and Smart Start.

Deborah Taylor has provided leadership to programs focusing on a variety of health concerns including asthma, allergies, lung cancer and radon education. "Healthy Air for North Carolina Homes," addressed techniques to control mold, mildew and dust mites to improve indoor air quality.

Pearl Stanley has concentrated her programming efforts primarily on the elderly and child care providers. Her ability to collaborate and cooperate with diverse agencies is reflected in her efforts to train senior citizens and child care providers to identify, investigate and resolve issues and problems in their community.

Susan has focused on improving the health of county citizens. Activities included "Team Nutrition" for third graders, "Be Active Kids" training for day care providers, vegetable cookery demonstrations at Farmers Market, promoting special Farmers Market vouchers to WIC recipients, "heart healthy" cooking workshops, and presentations on laundering pesticide-soiled clothing.

 Jewel Winslow believes in the three E's - enlightening families through educational programs, encouraging people one-on-one, and entertaining others to stimulate learning. As a 4-H'er, Jewel fell in love with Extension. She has shared her compassion, her leadership skills, and her motivational spirit to reach over 7,200 North Carolinians.

Aging with Gusto Extravaganza is a one day educational festivity held in northeastern North Carolina. Over the past three years, this program reached 891 families. Gusto has been successful in reducing stress levels, strengthening family relationships, and increasing Extension's visibility in the medical and business communities.

Martha has a distinguished professional career with NC Cooperative Extension. She is highly respected by her colleagues for devotion and commitment to her profession. She has touched the lives of thousands, with outstanding educational programs, that improve their quality of life. Whether it is helping children in the "Chef and the Child" series, or teaching food safety to restaurant managers, she has a sincere interest in helping people learn. She is a truly visionary educator.

National winners were recognized at the awards program at the NEAFCS Annual Session on Monday evening, November 1, 1999 in Greensboro, NC. Regional winners were recognized at the regional breakfast on Monday,November 1, 1999 in Greensboro, NC

Distinguished Service Awards--All Were National Winners.
Nancy K. Smith, Gaston County
Brenda Miller Rose, Surry County
Christine W. Smith, Wayne County
Judith S. Henderson, Alamance County

 NEAFCS/Greenwood Fellowship--National Winner and Regional Winner
Mary Cassandra (Sandy) Wiggins, NCSU

 Florence Hall Award
Team:
Ila F. Parker, Martin County
Jean W. Ballance, Hyde County
Linda B. Boyette, Bertie County
Sharon T. Farless, Chowan County
Elizabeth (Dee) V. Furlough, Tyrrell County
Rosamond "Rosie" Patton, Dare County
Alexis B. Scott, Pitt County

 2nd place winner: Elaine Whitaker, Surry County--National Winner and Regional Winner

 Continued Excellence Award--both were National Winners
Susan M. Morgan, Brunswick County
Brenda A. Morris, Guilford County

 New Professional Award
Celia Witt Beauchamp, Pitt County

 Environmental Education Award
Brenda A. Morris, Guilford County

 Community Partnership Award
Martha P. Judge, Randolph County

 2nd place winner: Celia Witt Beauchamp. Pitt County

 Ada Dalla Pozza Professional Development Endowment
Sue Counts, Watauga County

 Early Career State Awards
Note: One Per District is Recognized
Amy Chilcote --SW
Verlene D. Stephenson --NE
Peggy D. Nuckolls --NW
Tammy Tanner --SC
Peggie L. Garner --SE

Newsletters--1st place National Winner, 1st place Regional Winner
Team:
Gaston County--Nancy K. Smith, Elaine Roux
Mecklenburg--Sally McNeill, Marilyn Gore, Hope Hunt, Babs Merrill, Minnie Mitchell, Leah Chester-Davis
Cabarrus--Doris Rogers, Pam Outen
Durham--Theresa Clark, Suzzette Goldmon, Jewel Jeffreys
Union--Gloria Baker

 2nd place winners: Team, Lori Ivey and Patricia McNeill, Stanley County

 Written News--3rd Place National Winner, 1st Place Regional Winner
Celia Witt Beauchamp, Pitt County

 2nd place winner: Christine Smith, Wayne County

 Television
Team:
Susan C. Condlin, Lee County
Agnes R. Evans, Moore County
Glennie C. Beasley, Chatham County

 Overhead Transparencies--3rd Place National Winner, 2nd Place Regional Winner
Sally Eller McNeill, Mecklenburg County

 Educational Technology
Team:
Melinda Houser, Lincoln County
Amy G. Chilcote, Lincoln County

 Educational Curriculum Package
Tracy Davis, Rutherford County

 2nd place winner: Team, Jean Rawls, Tracie Barnhart, Brenda Carter, Susan Morgan, Alicia Pickett, Sonja Remmington

 Educational Publications--2nd Place Regional Winner
Susan M. Morgan, Brunswick County

 Para-professional Award
Johnetta Lofton, Hertford County--Regional Winner
(supervising agents, Jessica Tice and Sandra Woodard)

 2nd place winner: Gloria Lee, Northhampton Co., sponsoring agent, Rose Massey

 Dean Don Felker Financial Management Award
Shenile L. Rothwell, Greene County

 Mary W. Wells Memorial Diversity Award
Team from Randolph County:
Lynne R. Qualls
Martha P. Judge
Susan C. Garkalns

 2nd place winner: Florence Brooks, Cleveland County

 Program Excellence Through Research
Tammy Tanner, Robeson County

 Youth State Award
(one per district is recognized)
Ann Darkow -- SE
Geissler G. Baker -- NP
Susan M. Morgan -- SC
Gloria H. Baker -- SW

Florence Hall:
Tammy Tanner, Robeson County

 Distinquish Service Awards
ALL WERE SELECTED AS NATIONAL WINNERS
Deborah Myatt Crandall, Richmond County
Ann P. Darkow, Beaufort County
Jacqueline D. Roseboro, Columbus County
Karen M. Wicker, Moore County

 Early Career State Award
Note:One Per District is Recognized:
Joyce Boatwright - NC
Elizabeth Furlough - NE
Shenille L. Rothwell - SE
Sue Counts - NW

 New Professional:
Peggie L. Garne, Onslow County

 Ada Dalla-Pozza:
JoAnn Y. Williams, Duplin County

Communications - Newsletter I:
Team Entry from Mecklenburg County: Hope W. Hunt, Marilyn Y. Gore, Sally Eller McNeill, Minnie Mitchell and Babs Merrill

 Communications - Newsletter II:
Team Entry from Mecklenburg County: Marilyn Y. Gore, Hope Rutherford and Carrie Guin

 Communications - News Article:
Gloria H. Baker, Union County

 Communications - Television Feature:
Frances G. Turner, Wake County

 Communication - Instructional Video:
Sandra B. Head, Wayne County

 Communication - Package Program I:
Sandra B. Head, Wayne County

 Communication - Package Program II
SOUTHERN REGION AND 2ND PLACE NATIONAL WINNERS
Team Entry: Christine W. Smith, Wayne County; Eloise T. Johnson, Polk County; and Jacquelyn McClelland, NCSU

 Paraprofessional Award
SOUTHERN REGION WINNERS
Ann Lawrence, Halifax County, Rose W. Massey is sponsoring Agent; Eula Jordan, Chowan County; Jessica Tice is sponsoring Agent.

 Mary Wells Diversity Award
SOUTHERN REGION WINNER
Melissa S. Hight, Craven County

 Youth State Award
Note:we recognize one per District:
Rosamond "Rosie" Patton - NE
Susan Noble - SC
Elaine Whitaker - NW
Bess Hester-Whitt - NP
Amy G. Chilcote - SW

 Kraft Foods Consumer Center Media Grant
SOUTHERN REGION WINNERS
Team Entry: Elizabeth Voliva Furlough and Jean Ballance, both from Hyde County

 Public Policy Education Award: (note: this award was discontinued in 1999)
Patricia J. Peele, Beaufort County

 Dean Don Felker Financial Management Award:
Tammy Tanner, Robeson County

 Program of Excellence Through Research
SOUTHERN REGION WINNER
Wanda Campbell-Clay, Duplin County

Para-Professional Award - Johnetta Lofton - Northeast District; Sponsoring Agent:Jessica Tice

 Ada B. Dalla-Pozza Endowment for Prefessional Development Scholarship - Laurie Stevens - Western District

 NC Early Career Award - Nancy Ostergaard - Western District

 New Professional's Award - Joyce Boatwright - Wilson County
New Professional's Award - Lori S. Ivey - Stanley County

 Communications Award: Newsletter I - Kimberly Metts Smith, 3rd Place NEAFCS - Southern Region
Communications Award: Newsletter II - Lori S. Ivey
Communications Award: News Article - Susan Noble
Communications Award: Packaged Program - Geissler Baker
Communications Award: TV Feature - Lynn Hoggard
Communications Award: Overhead Transparencies - Jennifer Walker, 1st Place NEAFCS - Southern Region

Mary K. Wells Memorial: Marilyn Y. Gore, 2nd Place NEAFCS - Southern Region

 NC Youth Award - Northeast District - Ruthie R. McDowell
NC Youth Award - South Central District - Susan Hamilton
NC Youth Award - Southeast District - Sarah Ann Sasser Butts

 Florence Hall Award - Evelyn Wilson, North Central District
Florence Hall Award - Wanda Hardison, North Central District

 Distinguished Service Award - JoAnn Cope, Western District
Distinguished Service Award - Melissa S. Hight, Southeastern District
Distinguished Service Award - Deborah Howard, Northeastern District
Distinguished Service Award - Jennifer S. Walker, North Central District