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09/16/2003 Archived Entry: "2003 NATIONAL RURAL LEADERSHIP AWARD PRESENTED TO MARCI PENNER"

2003 NATIONAL RURAL LEADERSHIP AWARD PRESENTED TO MARCI PENNER, DIRECTOR OF THE KANSAS SAMPLER FOUNDATION, AT RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE IN FORT MYERS, FL.

A delegation of over 120 members of National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA) attending the Association's annual conference gathered in Fort Myers, FL last week. Honored at the Association’s Annual Business Meeting was Marci Penner, Kansas Sampler Foundation, as the “2003 Rural Leadership Award” recipient. The Rural Leadership Award recognizes innovation and leadership, resulting in the improvement of quality of life, creation of new jobs and opportunity for growth in rural America. Penner was nominated by Pottawatomie County (Kansas) Economic Development director Robert Cole and was then chosen by a selection committee representing electric and telephone cooperatives from across the nation. NREDA is a vital network of rural economic development professionals providing expertise and national leadership on rural issues. The conference, which was held September 6-9, supports the association's mission to provide education, advocacy and networking opportunities to rural and suburban utilities and affiliated organizations.