Individuals receiving the "Over the Mark" award are EFNEP Educators who meet 5% or more above their target outreach and meet or exceed program impact goals during the performance evaluation year. These individuals are the masters of outreach and partnership. They adjust their work schedules to meet participants where they are and when they can meet. They form solid partnerships with community organizations that result in EFNEP goals being met.This year's awards were presented to:
Red Apple (5-24%):
Amanda Bobley
Hazel McPhatter
Hiliana Patino
Davida Julien
Bronze Apple (25-49%):
Patty Bowers
Seydel Cropps
Janet Bryan
Gold Apple (75-99%):
Della Hicks
Congratulations to all of this year's Over the Mark winners!
Outstanding Performance:
Outstanding performers are EFNEP Educators who are innovative and creative individuals who see beyond the reality to the possibility. They are individuals who propel the program to the highest level. They exceed their workload targets and impact goals and have firmly established collaborative relationships with multiple agencies within their county. Their teaching techniques and ability to make EFNEP fun and inviting often results in a waiting list for their program.This year's awards were presented to
Amanda Bobley
Angie Lawrence
Shanna Scott
Congratulations to all of this year's Outstanding Performance Winners!
Circle of Excellence
Individuals entering the Circle of Excellence are EFNEP Educators who consistently perform above their target workloads and consistently meet their impact goals. They are masters of outreach and meeting the needs of their participants. They are often leaders within their region and exemplify excellence. Circle of Excellence members are individuals who constantly seek self-improvement and look for ways to become more effective and efficient in program delivery and results. They are good program managers and their program is well-known in the county they serve.This year's awards were presented to:
Level 1: Hiliana Patino
Level 2: Patty Bowers
Level 3: Seydel Cropps
Congratulations to all this year's Circle of Excellence winners!
New EFNEP Educator Award
This award is presented to EFNEP Educators who demonstrate the ability to meet and exceed the goals of the program within their first three years of employment. Recipients of the award exemplify excellence in programming and have strong skills in program development. They quickly develop their workload and market their program effectively.
This year's award was presented to Patty Saltpaw from Johnston County. Congratulations, Patty!
Team Award
The success of EFNEP depends upon collaborative team relationships. The team award celebrates teams, which exhibit a cooperative spirit, using innovative ideas and approaches to meet the needs of limited resource families in the county. Teams consist of at least one EFNEP Educator and other partners.This year's awards were presented to:
Joanna Rogers & Shea DeJarnette from Robeson County
Angie Lawrence, Cindy Rivenbark, Paige Svetahor, Dinorah Keith, Teresa Morris and Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy Staff
Congratulations to all our team award winners!
Golden Star:
The Golden Stars of EFNEP are individuals, groups or agencies, both internal and external, who have significantly contributed to the county program. They provide on-going support to help the EFNEP Educator achieve the county program goals.This year's awards were presented to:
Erica Blumenfeld from Buncombe County
Luz Maria Avelino from Alamance County
John LaTour from Brunswick and Pender Counties
Congratulations to all our golden star winners!
EFNEP Media Outreach:
This award is presented to EFNEP Educators who have demonstrated excellence in program promotion through media outreach. Recipients of the award pave the way with their innovative and strategic use of media platforms such as, social media, radio, television, newspaper or other appropriate channels to engage program participants, stakeholders, and partners within their community. The EFNEP Media Outreach Award celebrates the dedication, creativity, and impact of educators who use media outreach effectively to make a positive impact on their community.
This year's award was presented to Dinorah Keith from Wayne County. Congratulations, Dinorah!
Leader Badge
This badge is awarded to EFNEP Educators who make an effort to consistently support other team members. They serve as a mentor to their colleagues both in their region and across the state. Others can count on them to provide exemplary work and represent the program well.
This year's award was presented to Della Hicks from Pasquotank County. Congratulations, Della!
Thank you to all of our winners for your continued dedication and commitment to EFNEP in North Carolina! Stay tuned to learn more about our additional EFNEP Awards!
