Spring Celebration & Awards Night
Jamie Benedict, Department of Nutrition, Marsha Read Outstanding Leadership in Nutrition & Dietetics
Jamie joined the Nutrition Department faculty at the University in 1990 and has had a long and distinguished career dedicated to developing programs to create positive change in the health of Â鶹ӳ»ns. Her work has been particularly focused on improving the nutritional health of impoverished households. Jamie was instrumental in developing the first SNAP-Ed program in Â鶹ӳ» in 1999. Her has received national recognition and transformed how schools throughout Â鶹ӳ» provide access to healthy drink options on campus. Jamie has made a significant impact on the health of many Â鶹ӳ»ns.
Kris Stewart, Ninety-Six Ranch, Outstanding Agriculturist
Kris owns and operates the Ninety-Six Ranch, the oldest single-family owned ranch in the state of Â鶹ӳ», in Paradise Valley. She and her daughter, Patrice, restored their ranching estate after devasting losses from the Martin Fire in 2018. Kris also lobbied in Washington, D.C., for better support for all ranchers after wildfire and was recognized as a "Woman Changing Range" at the Society for Range Management Conference.
Sarah Kulpa, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Outstanding Leadership in Natural Resources & Environmental Science
Sarah is an alumna of the College's Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science and is currently a restoration ecologist/botanist with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Reno Office. Sarah has been a leader in many efforts to improve the management of Great Basin native plants, including efforts to increase the availability and use of genetically appropriate seeds in restoration and science-based approaches to managing Â鶹ӳ»'s rare and endemic plants. She has collaborated with multiple faculty in the Department during these projects.
Yutaka Nomura, , Outstanding Extension Supporter
Yutaka has been a Master Gardener in Clark County for 17 years. His green thumb and dedication to nurturing plants have made him an invaluable asset to the community. He divides his time between and the (a joint project with University of Â鶹ӳ», Las Vegas), logging over 7,600 hours in 2023. Yutaka can often be found in the garden teaching Master Gardeners and community members how to prune and care for fruit trees. He also teaches more formal classes in area schools, libraries and community gardens.
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