Emeritus Master Gardeners
Extension Master Gardener Emeritus is a special category of membership bestowed as an honor upon an active member by majority vote of the Executive Committee of the Advisory Board, Agent(s), and Master Gardener Program Coordinator. The requirements that must be met to qualify for the designation of Emeritus shall be determined by the Advisory Board and be contained in the program guide. An Extension Master Gardener Emeritus shall remain on the current membership roster and have all the rights and privileges of an active member.
EMERITUS STATUS NOMINATION FORM
- Master Gardeners may be nominated for Emeritus status by themselves, a fellow Master Gardener, or staff member using the nomination form. The selection committee reserves the right to select additional candidates for Emeritus status than only those nominated.
- The Selection committee shall consist of the Executive Committee of the Advisory Board, Agent(s), and Master Gardener Program Coordinator.
The criteria for being awarded Emeritus status are as follows:
- At least 10 years of active membership
- Has demonstrated leadership, superior involvement and outstanding participation in one or more aspects of the program
- Has completed at least 1,000 volunteer hours over the course of their service.
- Exceptions to the above may be made by the Selection Committee in the case of unique circumstances.
Rights & Responsibilities of Extension Master Gardener Emeritus:
- Emeritus members have all the rights of active members.
- Emeritus members are exempted from minimum volunteer service hour requirements.
- Emeritus members are encouraged to remain as active as possible.
- Emeritus members that are actively volunteering should:
- Report their volunteer hours annually on the same schedule as active members
- Attend at least 6 hours of advanced training annually.
| Year | Awarded to: | |
| 2023 | Irene Amspacker | Lynn Behnke |
| Randy Bottorff | Linda Dolton | |
| Harelda Goldston | Kim Hetzel | |
| Jackie Levings | Lori Lohrenz | |
| Sharon Moser | Carol Palmer | |
| Katrina Stockton | Linda Taylor | |
| Marj Wagoner | Kay Wulf | |
| 2022 | Leanne Beets | Kimberlee Dwyer |
| Connie Gaston | Charlene Gonzalez | |
| Marcia Schuler | Janice Sroufe | |
| 2021 | Carolyn Bannon | Kathy Huschka |
| Beverly Dandurand | Lisa LaRue | |
| Bill Ethridge | Cindy McWilliams | |
| Kathy Ethridge | Hugh Nicks | |
| Loretta Gerhardt | Linda Shea | |
| 2020 | Nancy Benefiel | Linda Martsolf |
| Majella Brown | Sharie Quattlebaum | |
| Dennice Craig | Judy Tector | |
| Jane Farris | Lori Thomas | |
| Joan Fox | Robbie Wellemeyer | |
| Barb Frey | Sid Wise | |
| Sharon Malone | ||
| 2019 | Janie Chisholm | Butch Ewing |
| Helen Goering | Karri Johnson | |
| Everett Price | Sharon Pedroja | |
| Karen Sanders-West | Liz Schonlau | |
| Jerry Streit | ||
| 2018 | Marie Dieckgrafe | Susan Havener |
| Karla Jahn | Sawny Klaassen | |
| Angie Maben | Diane Martin | |
| Mary Mehl | Ruth Thimesch | |
| Ron Williams | ||
| 2017 | Sharon Anderson | Kathy Bagwell |
| Peggy Griffith | John Harrison | |
| Jack Hezlep | Mary Holloway | |
| Bernita Jones | Terri Marsh | |
| Sharon O-Neill | Cindy Paolucci | |
| Debbie Plagmann | Regina Sackreiter | |
| Ralph Shoemaker | David Thomas | |
| Cindy Vadakin | ||
| 2016 | Larry Bookless | Sam Bushnell |
| Darlene Chapman | Carol Collins | |
| Nancy Garrett | Gay Jones | |
| Dee Roll | ||
| 2015 | Sue Holewa | Kevin Holloway |
| Jo Hillman | Carolyn Ramsey | |
| Donnah Taylor | Darwin Welch | |
| Gary Weller | ||
| 2014 | Don Allison | Linda Courtney |
| Diane Dorsch | Vic & Lettie Goerke | |
| Sue Hansen | Tom Hyde | |
| DeAun Johnson | Cathy Schrepferman | |
| 2013 | Verla Allen | Rose Aderson |
| Harry & Jean Golway | Mike Martin | |
| Lynn Mauk | Don Wells | |
| Becky Wright | Jerry Young | |
| 2012 | Sharon Potter | Carol Glidden |
| Ilene Ruggles | Dick Dobson | |
| Floanna Crowley | Janice Boone | |
| Joyce Hart | JuAnne Duhnke | |
| Lisa Folds | Lin Dirks | |
| Sue Dold | Troy Hampton | |
| 2011 | Joe & Sandee Francel | Mary Woolsey |
| Kate Bainbridge | Carol Harrison | |
| Kae Bowles | Dea Deutsch | |
| Nan Duncan | Bob & Jerryanne Hadley | |
| Barbara Parr | Jack Wright | |
| 2010 | Virginia Sanders | Gene & Peg Scheer |
| Jan Longhofer | Dianne Pope | |
| Bob Thom | Bob Finkbiner | |
| Tom Hansen | Dolores Jansen | |
| Linda Parsons | Norma Kemp | |
| Ingrid Tomison | Diana Sageser | |
| Ann Graham | ||
| 2009 | Vaughn & Pat Sink | John Decker |
| Mary Jane Roper | Sharon LaForge | |
| Lavernia McCoy | Melba Compton | |
| Sam Seminoff | Jean Clayton | |
| 2008 | Dick Rumsey | Rosaline Leis |
| John Mavec | Roger Carlson | |
| 2007 | Ray & Maurine Holt | Barbara Tobia |
| Marcia Alter | ||
| 2006 | Bill & Barbara Baker | Betty Jean McElhaney |
| Belle Borum | ||
| 2005 | Bob & Phyllis Randle | Sharon Korst |
| Gial & Marge Kaegi | ||
| 2004 | Gene Corns | Wanda Schneider |
| Ann Becker | ||
| 2003 | Liz Haines | Laura Simpson |
| Alice Criser | Nancy Dillon | |
| 2002 | Norman & Lucille Doke | Bill Parkhurst |
| Phil Rexroad | ||
| 2001 | John Shea | Cliff & Vi Wagonner |
| Marjorie Bergkamp | Betty Corns | |
| 2000 | Bea Darmon | Mary Lee McKee |
| Marian Weaver | ||
| 1998/1999 | J.C. Severs | Tad Reust |
| Orville Strahm | Jim & Hazel Dole | |
| Maxine McFall |