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Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) was established by
the American Home Economics Association (AHEA) Foundation
in 1979 as a living tribute to members of AHEA (now AAFCS)
to recognize superior achievements in family and consumer
sciences, outstanding contributions to the family and consumer
sciences profession, and sustained association leadership
at both state and national levels.
A complete list of all DSA Recipients through 2008 may be found here, and each year in the Annual Conference Pacesetter Program Book. AAFCS is truly thankful to all of our past DSA Recipients, as well as our voluntary DSA coordinators and supporters. As individuals, each exemplifies the strength and dedication of our entire membership and the best of our profession.
2010 DSA Campaign
AAFCS is excited to celebrate Shirley Hymon-Parker and Juanita Mendenhall, CFCS, as Distinguished Service Award honorees for the 2009-10 program year. They will be honored at the 2010 AAFCS Annual Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. Read more about Shirley and Juanita below and in the Fall 2009 Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences. Submit a letter in honor of Shirley and/or Juanita by May 10th! Send your letter to AAFCS DSA at 400 N. Columbus St., Ste. 202, Alexandria, VA 22314. It will be included in the Book of Letters presented to each awardee. Also, your gift to the AAFCS DSA Campaign supports programs and services that enable AAFCS members to grow and accomplish more, both personally and professionally! Make your gift by April 30th to be included in the Honor Roll of Donors for 2009-2010!
Shirley Hymon-Parker
Shirley Hymon-Parker has been called a “shining star to the FCS profession.” As the new Associate Dean for Research in the School of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, North Carolina A&T State University, she's continuing a career built on the creation, transformation and advancement of FCS knowledge in the areas of teaching, scholarly research and outreach, and administration in higher education. Congratulations, Shirley!
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Juanita Mendenhall, CFCS
 Juanita has been called a “motivator and inspiration to colleagues and pre-professionals,” and has been a member of AAFCS for more than 40 years. In those years, she's served continuously in leadership positions at all levels. A career built in the classroom has served Juanita into retirement, as well, as she continues to use her FCS education and knowledge to help improve the quality of life for others through volunteer work. Congratulations, Juanita!
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