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New Mexico State University wants to acknowledge people and organizations working to positively impact economic development in New Mexico with its first Kevin B. Boberg Excellence in Economic Development Award.
The award is named after Kevin Boberg, who helped launch Arrowhead Center at NMSU and was its first director and CEO. Boberg died in March 2021.
“Kevin was a creative force whose vision knew no barriers, and who was dedicated to elevating economic development as a significant element of NMSU’s land-grant mission,” said Kathy Hansen, director and CEO of Arrowhead Center.
The award is sponsored by NMSU’s Arrowhead Center and the Border Industrial Association and seeks to recognize those with a track record of collaboration with the university and community. Nominations should highlight how nominees amplify NMSU’s economic development impact through active partnerships and excellence in innovation.
Nominations will be accepted from Aug. 15 to Sept 20. Visit www.nmsu.edu/economic-development/boberg-award.html for the nomination form.
Awardees will receive a $1,000 prize and will be honored at the 2023 Fall Outreach Conference in November.
Boberg made a significant impact on NMSU’s economic development and community engagement projects during his 30 years with the university. Not only did he help launch Arrowhead Center along with Hansen and former New Mexico Gov. and NMSU chancellor Garrey Carruthers, Boberg was the first to hold the Garrey E. and Katherine T. Carruthers Chair in Economic Development in the College of Business.
“Kevin had a major impact on developing New Mexico’s foreign trade and provided training opportunities for students throughout the state to gain experience in international positions. He was a mentor to countless students who kept in touch with him as they developed their careers,” said Jerry Pacheco, president of the Border Industrial Association based in Santa Teresa.
Boberg helped NMSU establish Arrowhead Park Early College High School, which was developed through a partnership between the university and Las Cruces Public Schools and was the first early college high school in New Mexico. He also helped bring Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine to Las Cruces.
