We hope you enjoyed this year's Extension Annual Conference!
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Thanks for joining us!
Thank you for being part of this year’s Annual Conference, One Extension, One College: Linking the Land of Lincoln. Whether you joined us in person, virtually, or through a hybrid format, you helped make this gathering meaningful, energizing, and deeply reflective of the work we do across Illinois.
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Celebrating Excellence
We were truly inspired by the incredible submissions for the Extension Excellence Awards this year! From creative innovations to meaningful community impact, your work reflects the passion, dedication, and ingenuity of Extension professionals across Illinois. Every submission highlighted the remarkable contributions of our Extension community and motivates us all to strive for excellence together. Congratulations to all our award recipients!
Big Thanks to Our Featured Speakers!
Karl is a keynote speaker, facilitator, and leadership expert who empowers individuals and teams to lead with clarity, purpose, and emotional intelligence. Since joining the Extension Foundation in 2020 after 23 years in the U.S. Air Force, he has inspired 32,000 Cooperative Extension professionals through coaching, team development, and program support to create meaningful experiences for communities across the country. Karl is also a proud spouse and father of two.
Sydney Loflin is a 2025 graduate of North Carolina State University in Agriculture Science. She is currently working on her master’s degree. Sydney is a past 4-H state officer as well as a BASF Collegiate Ambassador. She is pursuing a career in agricultural communications or public relations and co-authored the book Focused as a Bee.
Information about previous keynotes speakers, award recipients, recorded sessions, and conference photos.
2024 Extension Excellence Awards Recipients
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