CALS news and events

Outstanding Student

The Outstanding Student Awards recognize students who show potential for contributing to the fields of agriculture, life sciences or family and consumer sciences upon graduation.

Freshman

• Lydia Love, EPPN
• Tanner Rovey, AVFS

Sophomore

• Clare League, FCS
• Anna Wandell, AVFS

Junior

• Allison Markley, AVFS
• Lexie Wrenfrow, FCS

Senior

• Annika Tee, AVFS
• Emma Eakins, EPPN
• Kenzie Eppey, FCS
• Sky Reinhardt, SWS

Transfer student

• KaraAnn Akers, AVFS

Club of the Year

The Outstanding Club of the Year is established to recognize College of Agricultural and Life Sciences clubs who demonstrate excellence in mission and intent. Along with service to its members, the college and/or the community.

• Dairy Club
• Food Recovery Network
• Sigma Alpha Beta Epsilon
• Student Idaho Cattle Association

Outstanding Graduate Student - Teaching

This award recognizes graduate students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences who have demonstrated tangible evidence of outstanding contributions to teaching. Nominees are selected based on their originality, creative quality and contributions.

• Rita Gonzalez, FCS
• Mike Kamyabi, AVFS

Student Leader of the Year

The Outstanding Student Leader of the Year is established to recognize College of Agricultural and Life Sciences students who demonstrate excellence as a leader. The nominated student leader must be a member of a CALS club and majoring in one of the CALS departments.

• Brianna Leon, AP/AVFS
• Kamille Mirkin, AERS
• Macie Grantham, FCS
• Madeline Clifton, AVFS
• MaryBeth Gavin, SWS

Gamma Sigma Delta Outstanding Graduate Student - Research

The award is granted to advanced graduate students who have made significant research contributions within one of the college's eight academic units.

• Claire Shaw, AVFS
• Edison Reyes Proano, EPPN
• Firuza Allahguliyeva, FCS 

Outstanding Academic Advisor

This award is designed for faculty or staff members who provide guidance to at least 10 graduate or undergraduate students within the college's various agricultural and social science departments. It highlights the importance of effective mentorship and advising for students both on and off campus.

• Amin Ahmadzadeh, AVFS
• Marvin Heimgartner, SWS
• Sara Matthews, FCS

R.M. Wade Excellence in Teaching

This award honors faculty members with a teaching appointment who have taught at the University of Idaho for at least three years. It recognizes educators based on their teaching philosophy, service to students and commitment to professional growth within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

• Ginny Lane, FCS
• Andres Trujillo-Barrera, AERS
• Brenda Schroeder, EPPN
• Dan Fitzsimons, AVFS

Dr. Richard C. Heimsch Outstanding Research

This award is presented to a faculty member of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station for exceptional research productivity. The recipient is chosen based on the relevance of their work to the college’s mission and their standing among peers in their scientific discipline.

• Amy Skiebel, AVFS
• Annie Roe, FCS
• Micheal Strickland, SWS

Outstanding Staff

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Outstanding Staff Award recognizes outstanding performance of staff duties, based on support to students, unit administrators, colleagues, peers, alumni or others.

• Jessica Christensen
• Kristi Copeland
• Kacie Hoffman
• Talia Holtmeyer
• Madison McGuire
• Julia Piaskowski
• Wyatt Wright