Recognizing NPB Members
The NPB seeks to recognize excellence in the work of our members and other employees of our member agencies. Each year the NPB seeks nominations from each region for three awards.
APHIS Administrator Award
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2023 Recipient: Dana Rhodes, Pennsylvania
The APHIS Administrator award is an annual award established in 2007 and presented by APHIS at the National Plant Board (NPB) Annual Meeting. The purpose of this award is to recognize significant contributions in the plant health arena by NPB members or their representatives in dealing with a current plant health issue (occurring within the past 24 months). Dana Rhodes, Pennsylvania (left) receives the APHIS Administrator Award from Mark Davidson, PPQ Deputy Administrator (right). |
Carl E. Carlson Distinguished Award in Regulatory Plant Protection
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2023 Recipient: Beth McClelland, Virginia
The purpose of Carl E. Carlson Distinguished Award in Regulatory Plant Protection is to recognize and honor individuals that have distinguished themselves in the field of regulatory plant protection through service and contributions made at the field level. Those who have consistently upheld the principles of plant protection and quarantine and the ideals of the National Plant Board (NPB) in serving those citizens and industries regulated. The award was established in 1994 in remembrance of Carl E. Carlson, State Entomologist, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship from 1979 to 1992. The award is sponsored by Corteva through the Central Plant Board. The award consists of an inscribed plaque and $250.00. The award is presented each year at the annual meeting of National Plant Board. David Gianino (right) presents the 2023 Carl E. Carlson Distinguished Award in Regulatory Plant Protection to Beth McClelland, Virginia. |
NPB President's Partnership Award
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2023 Recipients: Mark McLoughlin, CA; Neil McRoberts, NPDN; Mark Davidson, PPQ Deputy Administrator
The NPB President's Partnership Award was established in 2007 by then-president Ken Rauscher of Michigan. Selected by the National Plant Board President, the award recipient is recognized for outstanding contribution to National Plant Board during the President's term. Past recipients have included individuals from within National Plant Board, USDA-APHIS-PPQ, Customs and Border Protection, Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS), as well as outside organizations. NPB President Steven Long, SC, (right) presents the NPB Presidential Partnership Award to Mark McLoughin, CA (left). Neil McRoberts, NPDN, and Mark Davidson, PPQ Deputy Administrator, were also awarded in 2023. |
NPB President's Leadership Award
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2023 Recipients: Piera Siegert, NH; Megan Abraham, IN
The NPB President's Leadership Award was established in 2023 by Steven Long of South Carolina. Selected by the National Plant Board President, the award recipient is recognized for their leadership within the National Plant Board and the industry. 2023 NPB President Steven Long, SC (right) presents the NPB President's Leadership Award to Piera Siegert, NH (left). Megan Abraham, IN, was also awarded in 2023. |
NASDA Honor Award, James A. Graham Award for Outstanding Service to Agriculture
2022 Recipient: An award was not given out in 2022.
Since 1972, NASDA has conducted an annual honor awards program for employees of the state departments of agriculture. It has become an important part of the annual meeting program and gives recognition to outstanding professionals who work for NASDA members.
Since 1972, NASDA has conducted an annual honor awards program for employees of the state departments of agriculture. It has become an important part of the annual meeting program and gives recognition to outstanding professionals who work for NASDA members.
NPB Retiree Recognition & Notice of Passing
In an effort to recognize past National Plant Board members, USDA State Plant Health Directors, and other state and federal employees and cooperators, the NPB Awards Committee requests information on the retirements or deaths that have occurred since the previous NPB Annual Meeting, from NPB members each year. You may send this information to the National Plant Board Executive Administrator at [email protected].