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Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T Awards Three Team Members

July 27, 2026

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Group of three people holding awards at CAES News event.

Congratulations to Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T's 2026 Award Winners!

Nutrition educator Shewana McSwain won the Innovation and Creativity Award for her leadership through the Fresh & Local program;

Personnel coordinator Meyonda Watkins won the Professional Excellence Award for her dedication to professional success;

Natural resources specialist Biswanath Dari won the Collaboration and Partnership Award for creating transformative collaborations between research, Extension and communities.

The  awards were presented at Cooperative Extension's summer staff meeting.

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