Outstanding contributions across teaching, research, extension, and service were recognized during the HLA Research and Design Retreat held Thursday, May 14, at the J.S. Wright Forestry Center.
The annual HLA Impact Awards celebrate faculty and staff whose work advances the department’s mission and enhances its impact across campus, industry, and communities. This year’s honorees include:
- Research Impact Award: Celina Gómez
- Extension Impact Award: Kyle Daniel
- Teaching Impact Award: Karen Sullivan
- Early Career Impact Award: Rachael Carter
- Staff Impact Award: Kristina Cooley
- Department Hero Award: Kathryn Orvis
In addition to faculty and staff recognition, graduate students were honored for their contributions to teaching, mentorship, research, and extension. These awards highlight the important role graduate students play in shaping the department’s academic and outreach efforts.
Graduate student award recipients include:
- Teaching Award: Vera Vuković
- Mentoring Award: Jeanine Arana
- Master’s Research Award: Celia Corado
- PhD Research Award: Leo Koenigsfeld
- Extension Award: Celia Corado
Together, these awards reflect the breadth of excellence within HLA and the collaborative efforts that drive innovation, education, and outreach. Congratulations to all award recipients for their dedication and impact on the department.