Recognize Outstanding Extension Volunteers

Celebrate Extension Volunteers!

 

The inaugural Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism will take place June 26-27, 2026, on the OSU campus. Our mission for the conference is to empower and equip Extension volunteers and educators to serve our communities together.

At the conference, we will recognize the impactful work already happening among Extension volunteers and educators by presenting 4 awards:

1. Excellence in Volunteerism Award - will recognize a county volunteer organization/group that has demonstrated service, community impact, and civic leadership through their volunteer contributions.
2. Excellence in Teamwork Award- will honor exceptional teamwork demonstrated by a partnership of two or more Extension volunteer organizations/groups who have significantly contributed to their community through collaborative service, citizenship, and impactful engagement.
3. Excellence in Community Partnership Award - will honor OHCE, Master Gardeners, and 4-H Parent/Volunteer groups and their partners that have demonstrated outstanding efforts in building and sustaining partnerships to address educational or community needs within their county.
4. Excellence in Volunteer Engagement Award - will recognize a county Extension educator who has strengthened their ability to engage volunteers and build the capacity of their educational program to serve more clientele.

Your gift will help us make these awards more meaningful to the recipient. Our goal is to award $1000 to each team (or individual) to be used to further their efforts —whether by expanding an existing project, launching a new initiative inspired by their work, or investing in professional development.

With your support, volunteers and educators turn recognition into results—strengthening programs, inspiring new ideas, and building stronger Oklahoma communities.

Join us in celebrating service—give today to multiply impact.

4-H Volunteers Positive Youth Development

4-H is a youth development program that empowers young people with skills in leadership, citizenship, and life through hands-on learning experiences.

Master Gardeners 

Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who share their knowledge of gardening and horticulture with their communities through education, outreach, and service projects.

Family and Consumer Sciences

FCS volunteers strengthen their communities and support county Extension offices by serving as Master FCS Volunteers or through local OHCE (Oklahoma Home and Community Education) groups.