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Early Bird Registration for NACDEP Annual Conference in Wichita, KS June 15-18 is OPEN! REGISTER TODAY! 2026 Conference Schedule nacdep.net/2026-nacdep-co… Connect & Collaborate; Taste the Local Flavor; Learn in Motion; and Honor Excellence!

Join us at the PILD Conference – “The Intersection of Innovation and Impact”, April 20-22, 2026, in Bethesda, MD. Early Bird registration ends March 15. jcep.org/pild

Don't wait, nominate yourself or a colleague today! The nomination window for NACDEP awards closes on Tuesday, Feb. 17 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time! You can find award categories, eligibility details, and submission instructions on the NACDEP Awards page: nacdep.net/awards.

Time is ticking - the RFP for PILD Proposals is due tomorrow! Check out how to submit, and more on the upcoming conference, here: jcep.org/pild

Please note the now EXTENDED NACDEP Call for Proposals Deadline of Feb. 6 & the newly revised submission process at nacdep.net/2026-call-for-…. Details were also sent via email to NACDEP Members on Jan. 16. See you in Wichita!

🌟 Share your work at the 2026 Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD) Conference in DC! 📅 The proposal deadline is Wednesday, January 21. Conference them is Advocacy in Action! The Intersection of Innovation & Impact. 🖥️ For more info., visit: jcep.org/pild

Join the annual NACDEP New Year Virtual Gathering! Jan. 14 from 1- 3 PM - ET • Register here: bit.ly/4iCuipD Great agenda!! SEE YOU THERE! • Professional Development: Essential CD or Artificial Intelligence Skills in Extension • & Much more - see you there!

Call for Proposals for Concurrent Presentations, Posters, & Ignite Talks at the 2026 JCEP Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD) Conference April 20–22 in Bethesda, MD. ➡️Deadline is January 21! 💡Learn more go.osu.edu/pild2026

Time to send in your articles for the Winter 2026 NACDEP Newsletter! Items are due Jan. 21

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 NACDEP Awards! Award categories, eligibility & submission details are at nacdept.net/awards. Nominations due by 11:59 PM EST Feb. 17. #NACDEP2026 Check out this video youtube.com/watch?v=hh8h1w… for an overview of how to submit.

Join NACDEP for its Land Use COP Webinar on AI Use in Planning webinar on AI use in the planning field on Wednesday, December 17 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. ET. To register, visit: nacdep.memberclicks.net/land-use-commu… A link will be sent out the morning of the webinar.

Call for Proposals for NACDEP 2026 Conference in Wichita, Kansas. The conference theme is “The Middle of Everywhere.” Submit CD proposals for a presentation, workshop, or poster by January 19, 2026, at 11:59 pm CST. Submissions can be entered at: tinyurl.com/9rnrpsza

Join the conversation Friday @1pm EST (Oct. 31)! Co-hosts Lisa Hinz & Amber Twitty invite NACDEP colleagues to chat on what it means to practice community development, navigate current events, implement programming, and engage all through Extension. Check email for Zoom link.

Don't miss your chance to submit your proposal for the ELC Conference!!!! Deadline is October 17 (this Friday) [jcep.org/elc](jcep.org/elc...)

Check out the Autumn 2025 NACDEP Newsletter!go.osu.edu/nacdepautumn20…

Call for Autumn NACDEP Newsletter entries! We really want to hear from regional reps, committee chairs, and board members. But everyone in NACDEP is welcome to submit. Tell us about events, programs, research projects, and other items of interest. Entries due by Oct. 7!

The next "BE in CD" Drop in Conversation is set for Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. EST! (Zoom link will be send via email) Be sure to Join the Conversation!

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Congratulations to all of the 2025 NACDEP National Award Winners! nacdep.net/assets/docs/20…