ANR Award Recipients 2020

2020 ANR AWARD RECIPIENTS

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan State University (MSU) honored leaders in agriculture and natural resources for leadership at the community, state, national or international levels during a virtual ANR Awards Program on March 6.

CANR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

Distinguished Service Award recipients are recognized for outstanding contributions to Michigan’s agriculture and natural resources industries and who possess high standards of integrity and character to positively reflect and enhance the prestige of the CANR. These recipients demonstrate a commitment to MSU and CANR by continuing outstanding volunteerism and leadership on behalf of or in conjunction with the university on a local, state, national or international level.

ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD

The CANR Alumni Service Award selection is made from candidates who have demonstrated continuing outstanding volunteer service to MSU, the CANR or meritorious public service on a local, state, national or international level. Candidates must possess the highest standards of integrity and character to positively reflect and enhance the prestige of the CANR.

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARDS

Distinguished Faculty Awards recognize faculty members who have brought distinction to the CANR through teaching, research and/or outreach and provided leadership that has helped students, faculty members and/or citizens reach their potential for excellence.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ALUMNI AWARD

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award recognizes alumni for their professional accomplishments, service and contributions in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion to the CANR, their field and community. 

HONORARY ALUMNI AWARD

The Honorary Alumni Award is given to someone who has made a distinctive contribution to the CANR on a state, national or international level; has relieved the suffering of disadvantaged people; or contributed to any unique program that benefits humankind.

OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARDS

Two awards for CANR Outstanding Alumni were given to those who have distinguished themselves by obtaining the highest level of professional accomplishments, and who possess the highest standards of integrity and character.