State Recipes from the Living Well Book

Idaho

Twice Baked Potatoes

Idaho is the power house for potatoes. Although many varieties are grown in Idaho, the Russet Burbank is by far the most popular and produced potato. Idaho has perfect conditions for growing potatoes. Its mild growing season in the summer paired with rich, light soil and high elevations create an ideal potato growing environment. Although the potato can be prepared in many ways, we have chosen a baked potato variation for our recipe.

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Communications Awards

Background

To encourage excellence in communications, the Communications Awards began in 1972. American Income Life Insurance Company began sponsorship for the Communications Awards in 1981 and increased sponsorship in 1995. In 1999, the Communications Awards were revised to reflect the communications methods and technology used by NEAFCS members.

Award

In each of the eight Communications Awards categories, a first, second, and third place national winner is selected. All national winners receive certificates of recognition. Monetary awards are presented to the first, second and third place national winners in each category. First place winners receive $200, second place winners receive $100, and third place winners receive $50.

Eligibility

The communications programs shall have been conducted within the past two (2) years. Application may be submitted by an individual or a team.

Application

1. Complete the On-line Awards Application and submit one printed copy.
2. Program outline - limit to five (5) double-spaced typed or printed pages, to include:
   1. Category
   2. Subject / issue
   3. Target audience
   4. Where program has been used
   5. Number of people reached
   6. Impact on participants / clientele / audience
   7. Resources used (other agencies, businesses, volunteer leaders, special funds, etc.)
   8. Percentage of the information written / prepared by applicant
   9. Indicate information from university and / or USDA sources
   10. Indicate how Extension Service is identified
3. Supplementary materials - submit the documentation required for respective category. (For AWARD CATEGORIES - refer to Communications.)

General Application Process above, see below for specific media.

Newsletters

Three (3) different issues of an educational newsletter written for either a general or specific audience. Newsletter may be for special educational effort or regular Extension program. Any method of printing may be used. Newsletter may be prepared for distribution through envelope mailing or as a self-mailer. Newsletter must be printed off - applications directing the judge to a website for a pdf file will be disqualified. Put on-line award application, program outline, and newsletters in three prong report folder with clear cover.

Written Press Releases

(Formerly Written News) - A press release or a special feature story or a personal column. Send a copy of the original as submitted to the newspaper or magazine, plus proof of publication. Do not send more than one article. Put on-line award application, program outline, and supplemental materials in three prong report folder with clear cover. Abstracts for journals not acceptable.

Radio

An educational or a promotional feature from one (1) minute to 15 minutes in length. May be a regular broadcast, series of P.S.A.'s with a theme, or a special program. Submit on a recordable CD - DVD or cassette tape labeled with name, address, and counter number if feature is not at beginning of tape. Indicate length of feature. Use high quality (new) tapes or CD-DVD's. Place in small cassette tape box for protection or CDRom case. Put on-line award application and program outline in three prong report folder with clear cover with the Radio Spot securely placed in a plastic sleeve with closed top or connected to the back page of the folder with adhesive strip. This prevents the Radio Spot from becoming lost from the application materials.

Television

An educational or promotional feature from one (1) minute to 30 minutes in length. May be a regular broadcast series of P.S.A's with a theme, or a special program. Submit on high quality (new) CD-DVD or VHS (1/2") cassette labeled with name, address and counter number if feature is not at beginning of tape or CD-DVD. . Indicate length of feature. Place cassette in sleeve holder or small foam envelope for protection. Put on-line award application and program outline in three prong folder with clear cover with the Television Feature securely placed in a plastic sleeve with closed top or connected to the back page of the folder with adhesive strip. This prevents the Television Feature from becoming lost from the application materials.

Educational Technology

Computer generated presentations (for example - Power Point Presentation).

For this type of presentation you must submit overhead transparencies, computer disk or CD Rom with following information: documentation/instructions for set up and use, type of computer used, program language used and hardware and software requirements. Documentation for overhead transparency use is not required. If submitting Overhead Transparencies, please submit four (4) full color overheads from the presentation, including the title page. Submit Educational Technology package in a three ring presentation notebook with the on-line award application, program outline, and copies of the Notes Pages (script) for the program, as well as the power point program or copies of overhead transparencies.

Educational Curriculum Package

Teaching package that utilizes communication tools from two (2) or more of the following categories: audio/visual, written, exhibit, slides, transparencies, educational technology based program, or educational publication. Educational package must include a teaching plan and evaluation method(s). Submit Educational Curriculum Package in a three ring presentation notebook, with tools appropriately displayed according to their categories.

Educational Publications

One (1), not a series, of the following developed for an educational program: fact sheet, brochure, bulletin or poster. Newsletters are not included. This is for a supplementary educational information piece designed to inform, update and make the reader respond in a positive manner. Put on-line award application, program outline, and supplemental materials in three prong report folder with clear cover.

Internet Education Technology

Web based program or Web Page. Be sure it includes web address and any additional needed instruction to accessing the web page. Put on-line award application, program outline, and supplemental teaching and/or evaluation materials in three prong report folder with clear cover.

Judging Criteria 100 Points Total

Newsletters

Program Outline: 20 points
Content - 30 points
Style - 25 points
Format - 25 points

Written Press Releases

Program Outline: 20 Points
Content - 40 points
Organization - 25 points
Style - 15 points

Radio

Program Outline - 20 points
Organization and Message - 30 points
Format - 20 points
Style / Presenter - 20 points
Technical quality - 10 points

Television

Program Outline - 20 points
Content - 35 points
Production techniques - 25 points
Presenter / style - 20 points

Educational Technology

Program Outline - 20 points
Content - 30 points
Evaluation methods - 20 points
Appropriate use of technology - 15 points
Creative - 15 points

Educational Curriculum Package

Program Outline - 20 points
Content - 40 points
Appearance - 25 points
Evaluation methods - 15 points

Educational Publications

Program Outline - 20 points
Content - 40 points
Appearance - 25 points
Creativity - 15 points

Internet Education Technology

Program Outline - 20 points
Content - 30 points
Evaluation methods - 20 points
Appropriate use of technology - 15 points
Creative - 15 points

Procedure

1. Submit one (1) copy of the application package and support materials as listed above for each specific Communcation Award to the appropriate affiliate chair by the affiliate due date.
2. Affiliate chair will mail the winning application(s) postmarked no later than April 1 to Carol Chandler.

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