LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming Extension has recognized a range specialist known for her high level of activity.

Rachel Mealor received the Newer Employee Recognition Award during the organization’s training conference in Casper Nov. 4-7.

Mealor, a Rock Springs native, received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wyoming. She joined extension in 2007.

Mealor made 20 invited presentations in Wyoming and neighboring states last year and received the Outstanding Young Range Professional Award from the Society for Range Management. She has been a guest lecturer and written or co-written journal articles and extension publications and is active in extension’s sustainable management of rangeland resources team.