Kentucky Association of Conservation District Employees

Each month, area representatives will nominate a person, or persons, to be selected as the Kentucky Shine Award. For the last three months, the KACDE Governing Board will decide nominees for the award. This award is to recognize the District Employees who have risen above the call of duty and have done something outstanding for their Conservation District, or perhaps their region, state, or national level.

All of the winners for the monthly KACDE Kentucky Shine Award are eligible to win the KACDE Employee Choice Award that is awarded each year. The state winner will be forwarded to the Southeast Region for competition.

Below is a schedule of area representative nomination rotation. Nominations should be made on the formal KY Shine Award Nomination Form and sent to Wanda Gilbert of Cumberland County Conservation District by the first Monday of the month.

Kentucky Shine Award Nomination Form

Area Recipients for 2009-2010

October 2009 - Area 1
Wanda Gilbert - Cumberland County
Wanda is always willing to share ideas and experiences to others. She has been an inspiration to her fellow workers. Wanda is always ready to step up and through in a helping hand whenever the need arises.

November 2009 - Area 2
Elaine Campbell - Hopkins County
Elaine is such a joy to work with. She is always so helpful anytime I've needed her. Her enthusiasm is contagious. KACDE is much improved because of her concern for agriculture and conservation.

December 2009 - Area 3
Jeremy Atkinson - Warren County
Jeremy has over achieved in every aspect of his job description. He makes a conscious decision to go above and beyond on each task that he approaches. With his moral character, education and people skills combined he makes an unbeatable district employee.

January 2010 - Area 4
Shauna Buchert - Oldham County
Shauna's positive attitude and enthusiasm allows her to work well independently. she is an incredibly conscientious person who administers conservation programs from a one-employee office. She's always eager to assist landowners; often going beyond the call of duty to accommodate clients. She has a passion for helpless animals and monarch butterflies. Shauna has been a supporting member of the KACDE for more than 5 years.

February 2010 - Area 5
Mikki Croxton - Henry County
Mikki is a very nice person to work with. Mikki gives a 110% above and beyond her duties has an Administrative Secretary. Mikki is dedicated to agriculture and conservation in her community. She is always willing and ready to share her vast knowledge to help others solve problems.

March 2010 - Area 6
Sonja Estes - Estill County
Sonja is a valued district employee and is dedicated in promoting conservation and agricultural in her community. She is always willing to share ideas with others and is a joy to work with, The Estill County Conservation District and KACDE are blessed to have her.

April 2010 - Area 7
Zack Gentry - Rockcastle County
Zack is the type of person that goes above and beyond the call of duty. He is willing to share his knowledge of agriculture and conservation to his co-workers which in return helps each and everyone of us. He is always willing to lend a helping hand. Let's not forget "Elvis" Thank You Very Much!!!

May 2010 - Area 8
Faye Ferrell - Montgomery County
Faye is a joy to work with. She is an important part of the conservation family. She enjoys her work and contributes to conserving conservation in her county.

June 2010 - Area 9
Patti Noe - Lee / Owsley County
Patti will be working for the Lee / Owsley County Conservation Districts 10 years next month. I'm nominating her because although working for two counties can be challenging at times, especially having 14 supervisors to report to, she takes it all in stride. Patti has been very helpful to me personally and to both conservation districts boards.

KACDE Employee Choice Yearly Award Winners

Linda Russell, KACDE Secretary from Taylor County was selected as the recipient of the 2009 Employee Choice Award! Linda’s application will now proceed to SECDEA where it will be considered for regional competition. Congratulations to all nominees — and especially to Linda Russell, the Kentucky Employee Choice Award Winner for 2009!

KACDE Employee & Supervisor Choice
Nomination Form

If you or someone you know would be an excellent choice for the Employee or Supervisor Choice Awards, please nominate them. Winners receive a plaque and a $100 award. Applications are due August 15, 2010.

2010 Employee Choice Award Form

2010 Supervisor Award Form Form