The following article printed in the October 18, 2018 edition of the Oldham Era.
2018 Outstanding Staff Awards
On September 26, the University of Kentucky held a ceremony for 2018 Outstanding Staff Awards. Lauren Fernandez, Staff Assistant at the Oldham County Cooperative Extension Service, received one of the seven awards presented by Dean Nancy Cox.
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Outstanding Staff Awards Program began in 1998. It is sponsored by Gamma Sigma Delta Agriculture Honorary Society, UK AG and Human Environmental Sciences Alumni Association, and Partners in Agriculture. The recognition program is held annually as part of the Staff Appreciation Day during Roundup week on campus in Lexington. Each year up to seven individuals are honored for their dedicated, steadfast, competent, and outstanding service to the college.