Members are encouraged to contribute (any amount) to the Gamma Sigma Delta Endowment Fund. For a $500 (minimum) contribution to the Gamma Sigma Delta Endowment fund, you will be designated as a Lifetime Member of Gamma Sigma Delta. Contribution to the Endowment Fund are fully tax deductable on federal and state income taxes in the year the contribution is made. Lifetime members contributing a minimum of $500 to the fund will no longer be asked to pay annual dues to Gamma Sigma Delta.
Award Nomination Forms
2013 Award Recipients
| Dr.
Melissa Newman |
Animal and Food Sciences |
Master Teacher Award |
| Dr. Youling L.
Xiong |
Animal and Food Sciences |
George E. Mitchell Jr. Award for Outstanding
Faculty Service to Graduate Students |
| Dr. James C.
Matthews |
Animal and Food Sciences |
T.P. Cooper Award for
Research |
| Ron Hustedde |
Community & Leadership Development |
M.D. Whiteker
Award for Excellence in Extension |
| Roger Thomas |
Governor's Office of Ag Policy |
T.P. Cooper Award for Distinguished Farm Leadership |
| Amy Leavell
Cooper |
Career & Technical Education
Family Sciences |
Outstanding Senior |
| Brett Joseph
Dickens |
Human Nutrition |
Outstanding Senior |
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Career & Technical Education - Ag Education |
Outstanding Senior |
| Monica Fowler |
MS - Hospitality & Dietetics Administration |
Outstanding Graduate Student |
| Jonathan Larson |
PhD - Entomology |
Outstanding Graduate Student |
| Mark Haney |
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation |
Distinguished Service Award |
| The Honorable
Tanya Gaye Pullin |
Kentucky State Representative from District
98 |
Outstanding Alumnus Award |
History
2005 marked 50 years of the University of Kentucky chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta supporting excellence in Kentucky agriculture. In 2008, the Kentucky Chapter hosted the 51st GSD International Conclave in Lexington.
For a complete history of Gamma Sigma Delta, read this
document prepared by Navam Hettiarachchy, International Historian, 2006-2008. For current news, read our
Chapter newsletter and the
International newsletter.
Chapter Recognition:
Gold Chapter Award, 2011-2012
Outstanding Chapter Award, 2010-2011
New Activity Award, 2010-2011
Gold Chapter Award 2009-2010, GSD International Executive Committee
Susan Sponcil elected International Officer: President, 2008-2010
Gold Chapter Award 2008-2009, GSD International Executive Committee
Gold Chapter Award 2007-2008, GSD International Executive Committee
Host of 2008 International Conclave, June 2008
Gold Chapter Award 2006-2007, GSD International Executive Committee
Susan Sponcil elected International Officer: President-Elect for 2006-2008
Silver Chapter Award 2005-2006, GSD International Executive Committee
Outstanding Chapter 2004-2005, GSD International Executive Committee
Outstanding Chapter 2003-2004, GSD International Executive Committee
Outstanding Chapter 2002-2003, GSD International Executive Committee
Outstanding Chapter 2000-2001, GSD International Executive Committee
Mary Marchant elected International Officer: Historian for 2000-2006
Outstanding Chapter 1999-2000, GSD International Executive Committee
New Activity Award 1999-2000, GSD International Executive Committee
Outstanding Chapter 1998-1999, GSD International Executive Committee
Honorable Mention, 1996, GSD International Executive Committee
Chapter Grants:
Chapter Enrichment Grant, GSD International Executive Committee, 2006
Barnhart Fund for Excellence, UK College of Agriculture, 2000
Chapter Enrichment Grant, GSD International Executive Committee, 1999
