Champions behind the Scenes
Award Winning Assistants
“Everyone sees the glory moments, but they don’t see what happens behind the scenes. ~ Allyson Felix
Program Assistant Award: Honoring Past Recipients
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Tara Homan
Pennsylvania
Rule: Rural Urban Leadership
This award recognizes the impact that Tara has had in advancing leadership in the RULE Program and across Pennsylvania.
Thank you for your professionalism and outstanding service in your position!
October 2019
IAPAL Annual Meeting
San Antonio, Texas
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Debi Thurow
Illinois
ILAF: Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation
In loving memory, for her selfless dedication to IALF. She epitomized courage, dignity, grace and boundless energy for orchestrating leadership program logistics into symphonies.
October 2021
IAPAL Annual Meeting
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Kendra Dustin
Idaho
LIA: Leadership Idaho Agriculture
This award recognizes the impact that Kendra, LIA Class 32, has had in advancing agricultural leadership across Idaho. Thank you for your professionalism and outstanding service in your position.
October 2022
IAPAL Annual Meeting
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Julie Grenfel
Washington
Washington AgForestry Leadership
This award recognizes Julie for the "superpowers" that she brings to her position. Her passion, vision, and unwavering dedication have had a profound impact on the long-term success of the organization. Thank you, Julie, for always challenging the status quo to ensure AgForestry's continued success in cultivating leaders for the future.
October 2023
IAPAL Annual Meeting
Richmond, Virginia
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Lisa Davis
Arkansas
LeadAR
This award recognizes the impact that Lisa has had in
advancing leadership in the LeadAR Program and
across Arkansas. Lisa is the catalyst for process improvement,
stakeholder engagement, and communication.
She exemplifies professionalism and integrity. Thank you for your outstanding service in your position!
October 2024
IAPAL Annual Meeting
Boise, Idaho