Awards and Promotions - 2004

Lewis H. Dickson Extension Award
for Innovative Programming

(Pictured at Left: Dr. Norman, Karla Moncier, Robert Moncier, Lewis Dickson Jr., Debbi Dickson)

Award Description

This award will recognize the contributions of Extension professionals and is established to honor the contributions of an outstanding Extension educator. Dr. Lewis H. Dickson was employed by the University of Tennessee from 1946 to 1988, when he retried as Professor in Agricultural and Extension Education. This award was established by his son, Lewis H. Dickson, Jr., in October 2003.

Citation

Robert Moncier, a Hawkins County agent who has been with UT Extension the past 14 years, is the 2004 award winner. Moncier is an expert in many areas of agriculture, but perhaps is best known for his hard work to keep beef producers profitable. He was instrumental in establishing the Hawkins County Cooperative Cattle Marketing Program a few years ago. The program strives for consistency and excellence in the quality of beef production and getting producers a good price for their cattle. Since its inception, its estimated this program has generated $175,000 in additional income for beef producers in Hawkins County.