The 2022 AACAAS AM/PIC was held in Opelika, Alabama. Members benefited from two tours. The blue tour visited West Fraser wood products company, Botanic garden center and dining experience, and Golden States Foods producer of high-quality beef for McDonalds. The orange tour took members to Young's Plant Farm greenhouse production, Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center, the Walt and Ginger Woltosz Rooftop Garden, and Jordan-Hare Stadium. Professional development workshops were held on day one. Sessions included understanding Cottage Food Law, practical strategies for managing stress, the 5 languages of appreciation in the workplace, how to submit for NACAA awards and posters, and writing thank you notes. Scholarships and award winners were recognized at the banquet on last night. 2024 scholarship winners: Brooks Chapman Clark (Jerry B. Clark) Kylee Brianne Dunn (Carla Lewis) Gentry Carlisle Sharp (Curtis Grissom) Gracelyn Faith Smith (Ronald Smith) 2024 Search for Excellence winners: 4-H Programming, Dylan L. Gilbert Consumer or Commercial Horticulture, Rebecca Catalena Young, Beginning or Small Farmers/Ranchers, Harli B. Willis 2024 Achievement Award: Dylan L. Gilbert (4-H Youth Development Coordinator, Winston) David P. Russell (Assistant Extension Professor) Elizabeth Yates (4-H Youth Development Coordinator, Marengo) 2024 Distinguished Service Award: Ronni Rena Brasher (County Extension Coordinator, Fayette) Lucy Edwards (County Extension Coordinator, Chilton) Jeremy Pickens (Assistant Extension Professor) Friend of Extension Award: Sonny Brasfield (Executive Director for the Association of County Commissions of Alabama) Lifetime Achievement Award: Thomas D. Futral (Tallapoosa County Extension Coordinator, Retired) 4-H Achievement Award (State Award): Kerri Roberts (4-H Youth Development Coordinator, Cullman) Communications Awards: Audio Recording: Brian B. Brown Event Promotional Package: Melissa Voynich Feature Story: Melissa Voynich Newsletter: Steven M. Brown Personal Column: A. Shane Harris Website / Online Content: Melissa Voynich Professional Excellence (Posters): Applied Research Poster (1st Place) Elina D. Coneva