The recipient of the 2009 Charles Holmes Pettee Medal is Yankee director Steve Taylor. The Charles Holmes Pettee Medal is awarded annually by the University of New Hampshire Alumni Association to a resident or former resident of New Hampshire in recognition of outstanding accomplishment or distinguished service to the state, nation or world.
Steve is a farmer and newspaperman, but he is perhaps best known for his 25 years of service to the State of New Hampshire as its Commissioner of Agriculture, Markets and Food (1982-2007). Steve was elected to the Yankee board of directors in 2009.
Steve and his wife, Gretchen, live in Meriden Village section of Plainfield, NH. Steve is a 1962 graduate of the University of New Hampshire, and holds the record for longest tenure on its Board of Trustees.
There will be a ceremony and luncheon on Tuesday, April 6th at the UNH campus to honor Steve. It is open to the public, but reservations are required. More info here (scroll down). Click here to make reservations.
Congratulations, Steve!
