Ad hoc Committee

Extension Distinction Award Committee

This committee’s charge is to review nominated individuals for the ASEV Extension Distinction Award. There are often two or more meetings held by conference call (November – January) to discuss and choose potential winners. The ASEV Board of Directors typically reviews/approves proposals from this committee in January.

Committee members are comprised of professional and emeritus members per the Ad hoc Committee Protocol and are typically selected in August/September each year to be approved by the ASEV Board of Directors. To avoid conflict of interest, we recommend committee members join if they are not eligible for this award or are likely to not be nominated.
  • Beth Chang (Chair), Cornell University, New York
  • Andreea Botezatu, Texas A&M University, College Station
  • Michela Centinari, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
  • Cody Copp, Oregon State University, Milton-Freewater
  • Karl Lund, University of California Cooperative Extension, Mariposa and Merced Counties
  • Caroline Merrell, Jackson Family Wines, California
  • Brent Sams, E. & J. Gallo Winery, California
  • Maya Hood White, Early Mountain Vineyards, Virginia
  • Yun Zhang, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Washington (Board rep.)

Alternate Board Member

  • Torey Arvik, Arvik & Associates, California