USU President Honored For Efforts in Economic and Community Development

Utah State University President Stan L. Albrecht was honored recently with a Regional Special Recognition Award at the Six County Economic Development District’s Recognition Board Meeting March 5 in Bicknell.

Each year, the Six County Economic Development District honors individuals and local businesses for extraordinary efforts in economic and community development in Central Utah. Counties included in the district are Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier and Wayne.

 

According to Jody Gale, Utah State University Extension area agent for agricultural economic development, Albrecht was recognized particularly for his leadership and guidance in strengthening USU’s partnership with Snow College in expanding degree programs offered to residents in rural Central Utah. Albrecht was also praised for the university’s $200 million dollar fund raising campaign and his commitment to bring Utah’s land-grant university to all Utah citizens through degree-program expansions at regional campuses and educational programs offered by county Extension offices.

 

Mount Pleasant Mayor Chesley Christensen made the presentation to Albrecht, who was accompanied by his wife, Joyce.

 

Local officials presented 2007 Business of the Year Awards for each of the six counties. Those included were Juab County, 4-D Plumbing and Builders Supply of Nephi; Millard County, Steve’s Tire and Oil of Fillmore; Piute County, Forest Creations of Circleville; Sanpete County, Gunnison Correctional Facility; Sevier County, Mason Machinery Inc. of Aurora; and Wayne County, Late Bloomers of Lyman. Teasdale Community received the 2007 Regional Beautification Award.

 

Writer: Julene Reese, 435-797-0810
Contact: Jody Gale, 435-893-0470