2002 Oliver P. Pennock Distinguished Service Award

		James Klett Professor, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture; Cooperative Extension Jim Klett has consistently exceeded expectations in conducting his responsibilities in teaching, research, outreach, and extension service during his 23 years of service. He serves as faculty adviser for both the Horticulture Club and Pi Alpha Xi honor society. His close working relationships and high credibility with industry groups allows him to place students in rewarding internships and excellent career positions. Jim's excellence as an educator also extends to his responsibilities in Cooperative Extension. He assists commercial horticulture firms in solving problems, sustaining profitability, and enhancing the environment.

One of the keys to Jim's productivity is an outstanding ability to build unique program teams. Two examples of this are the Planttalk Colorado and Plant Select programs. Both programs are highly synergistic collaborations among different elements of CSU Cooperative Extension, Green Industry leaders, and the Denver Botanic Gardens. Jim's vision and persistence helped develop the gardens at the Plant Environmental Research Center and the CSU Annual Trial Garden. The Annual Trial Garden is a research project to study local adaptation of new varieties while teaching students and managing the garden and collecting data. This educational program for commercial growers is a great service to the University and community.

Outstanding Horticulture Professor Award, Department of Horticulture, Colorado State University 1981, 1983 and 1985.
Alumni Honor Faculty Award, College of Agricultural Sciences 1985.
Honorary Life Member Hall of Fame, Colorado Nurserymen's Association 1988.
Shepardson Faculty Teaching Award, Colorado State University; College of Agricultural Sciences 1988.
President's Recognition Award, Gamma Sigma Delta 1990.
The Cermak Advising Award/College of Agricultural Sciences 1991.
Bob Cannon Award 1993.
Pi Alpha Xi National Honorary Member 1995.