Awards

DONOR

American Dairy Science Association Foundation

NATURE OF AWARD

A plaque, $1,500 monetary stipend, and up to $1,000 toward eligible travel expenses reimbursement following the annual meeting for each recipient.

PURPOSE

To recognize two young scholars (one from the Dairy Foods Division and one from the Production Division) for their potential in research and/or educational leadership in identifying critical issues affecting the future of the dairy industry. Nominees must be within the first 3-5 years of their position following graduate school/postdoctoral fellowship completion (i.e., assistant professor, industry professional. Domestic and international nominations are welcome.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION

1. Current active membership in the American Dairy Science Association.
2. Completion of final academic degree/post-doctoral fellowship no earlier than 3-5 calendar years prior to the year of the award.
3. Exemplary research and/or educational leadership in identifying critical issues affecting the future of the dairy industry and potential for future leadership.
4. Deliver a symposium style address at the ADSA annual meeting to be scheduled as appropriate by the general program chair. The text of this address should focus on critical issues affecting the future of the dairy industry.
5. Submit a written manuscript of the lecture which will be reviewed and published in an appropriate section of the Journal of Dairy Science. The first submission of the manuscript will be to the Chair of the Selection Committee on or before the annual meeting of the ADSA. Another month will be allowed after the meeting for final revisions. Stipend will be awarded at the ADSA Awards Program or when manuscript is received, if later.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION ON NOMINEE

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.
   3. An outline of the proposed ADSA presentation and a manuscript (if available) with a brief summary statement on the major impact expected

Donor

American Dairy Science Association Foundation

Nature of Award

A plaque, waived page charges (up to 10 journal pages), a $1,000 monetary stipend per award

Purpose

To recognize graduate students who have composed in-depth and extensive literature reviews in their thesis or dissertation, and allow for these papers to be published in the Journal of Dairy Science (JDS) as review papers, making them available as references for citations in original research papers.

Special Requirements for Nomination

Now accepting applications for the 2025 ADSA Foundation Graduate Student Literature Review Awards. You can submit your nomination by clicking "Submit Your Nomination Here" at the top of the page

1. Review papers for consideration must be submitted by the graduate student within 6 months of graduation. Manuscript submissions to JDS will be made throughout the year for peer review by the journal.
2. Submitted review papers are to be no more than 30 double-spaced pages, including references and graphs.
3. Submitted papers will be on a focused topic in dairy science and may include a maximum of 75 references.
4. Submitted papers must conform to current JDS formatting requirements. Please refer to this document for additional review paper submission requirements.
5. If a literature review is accepted for publication in JDS, the student must apply for the award in order for the paper to be published in the journal. Rejected papers are not eligible to compete for the award.

Other Requirements

1. The graduate student will submit all supporting materials at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp
2. The graduate student will upload their original manuscript submission.
3. The graduate student will upload their final submission (or proofs, if available).
4. The graduate student will upload reviewer comments and author responses for all revisions requested.
5. The graduate student will include a letter from their advisor or other documentation of graduation status.
6. The graduate student will include a headshot and short biography (200 words or less).

Donor

American Dairy Science Association Foundation

Nature of Award

A plaque, $1,500 monetary stipend, and up to $1,000 toward travel expenses for each recipient

Purpose

To recognize two young scholars (one from the Dairy Foods Division and one from the Production Division) and their potential in research and educational leadership and to identify critical issues affecting the future of the dairy industry.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Completion of final academic degree no earlier than 10 calendar years prior to the year of the award. Current active membership in the American Dairy Science Association.
2. Exemplary research and/or educational programs (instruction, extension, or industry) and potential for future leadership. Nominations solicited from members in both Production and Dairy Foods Divisions.
3. Deliver a symposium-type address at the ADSA annual meeting to be scheduled as appropriate by the general program chair. The text of this address should focus on critical issues affecting the future of the dairy industry.
4. Submit a written manuscript of the lecture which will be reviewed and published in an appropriate section of the Journal of Dairy Science. The first submission of the manuscript will be to the Chair of the Selection Committee on or before the annual meeting of the ADSA. Another month will be allowed after the meeting for final revisions. Stipend will be awarded at the ADSA Awards Program or when manuscript is received, if later.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp :
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.
   3. An outline of the proposed ADSA presentation and a manuscript (if available) with a brief summary statement on the major impact expected from the research and education programs emphasized in this Award presentation.

DONOR

American Dairy Science Association

Nature of Award

Plaque and monetary stipend

Purpose

To recognize and feature the research accomplishments of recent PhD graduates or current PhD students from the ADSA Midwest Branch in the advanced stages of their program (i.e., within 12 months of degree completion) at the annual ADSA meeting.

The intent of the Young Scholars Program is to recognize accomplishments of students in many disciplines through an invited presentation format; it is not intended as a competition.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominees must be within 12 months of degree completion and current active members of the Midwest Branch ofADSA.
2. Invited participants will present a 30-minute presentation on their dissertation topic at the ADSA annualmeeting.

Other Requirements

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/nominator.asp
   1. An updated curriculum vitae.
   2. The proposed abstract.
   3. Up to 3 letters ofsupport.

Donor

Alltech, Inc.

Nature of Award

$1,000 and a plaque with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize a graduate student who has published a paper in the Journal of Dairy Science.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. The student must be a member of ADSA.
2. The manuscript must be based on research conducted by the student before their final oral examination and must list the student as first or corresponding author.
3. The manuscript must be submitted to the Journal of Dairy Science within six months after completion of the final oral examination.
4. The manuscript must be accepted and/or published in the Journal of Dairy Science during the calendar year preceding the presentation of the award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated résumé of nominee's background and training including the published research.
   2. A copy of the manuscript.

Donor

American Feed Industry Association, Inc.

Nature of Award

An award and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To stimulate research in dairy cattle nutrition.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have made a worthy contribution to research of dairy cattle nutrition within the ten (10) calendar years immediately prior to the year of the award.
2. Nominee must have original research work published.
3. Nominee must have conducted research at a public institution, hospital, or similar institution.
4. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) successive years.
5. The research upon which the nomination is based must be different from that submitted for the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) AFIA Ruminant Nutrition Award in instances where the nominee is a previous winner of or a candidate for the AS AS AFIA Ruminant Nutrition Award.
6. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

American Dairy Science Association

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize unusually outstanding and consistent contributions to the welfare of the Association or distinguished service to the Association. The award is primarily for services to the American Dairy Science Association. Career achievements or contributions to other segments of the dairy industry should receive secondary consideration.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have served the American Dairy Science Association with unusual distinction.
2. Nominee must have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for twenty-five (25) or more years in the year immediately preceding the award. (Eligibility for the Award of Honor is not restricted to those employed by public institutions.)
3. Nominee must be living when nominations are submitted to the selection committee.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.
   3. Up to three (3) letters.

Donor

Cargill Animal Nutrition

Nature of Award

$1,500 and a plaque with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding research by young dairy production scientists during the first ten (10) years of their professional career.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have demonstrated outstanding research in dairy cattle production areas within five (5) calendar years immediately prior to year of award.
2. Nominee must have original research work published.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) successive years.
4. Nominee must be age 39 or younger in the calendar year prior to the year of award and must have completed his/her Ph.D. no earlier than 10 calendar years prior to the year of the award (i.e., those receiving his/her Ph.D. during the calendar year of 1986 and are age 39 or younger during the calendar year 1996 are eligible to receive the 1997 award).
5. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

DeLaval Inc.

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding achievements in dairy extension.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have made valuable and noteworthy contribution to the dairy industry through dairy extension in the broad areas of production, manufacturing, marketing, and youth work.
2. Nominee must be active in dairy extension when nominated and with at least ten (10) years of dairy extension work with an educational or public institution.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) successive years.
4. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.
   3. Three (3) letters.

Donor

American Dairy Science Association

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize unusually outstanding and consistent contributions to the welfare of the dairy industry either directly or indirectly. The award shall be based upon a broad, even nonscientific, contribution. Thus, outstanding achievements by those in industry, public administration, or academic administration shall qualify. The contribution may be national or international. Distinguished Service Award is not for ADSA accomplishments.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have fulfilled as of January 1 of the year of the award the contributions to the welfare of the dairy industry for which the nominee is to be recognized. (Eligibility for the Distinguished Service Award is not restricted to those employed by public institutions.)
2. Nominee must be living when nominations are submitted to the selection committee.
3. Nominee need not be a member of the American Dairy Science Association.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.
   3. Up to three (3) letters.

Updated: 12/3/2018 as approved by the FASS BOARD on 11/06/2018

Table of Contents

General Information
Eligibility for Nomination
Nomination and Evaluation Procedures
Awards Selection Committee
Duties of Members of Selection Committee
Balloting for Award Winners
Changes in Awards Regulations
Awards Presentation

Nomination and Evaluation Procedures

General Infomation

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• Name of Award: The FASS–American Feed Industry Association ‘New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition' Award.
• Nature of Award: A specified monetary award and a plaque given annually. At the discretion of AFIA, the presentation of a unique commemoration, such as a medal, is encouraged.
• Purpose: To stimulate, acknowledge, and reward pioneering and innovative research relevant to the nutrition of animals that benefits mankind and the nutritional value of foods from animals.
• eligEligibility for Nomination:
  • Nominee must have made an outstanding and innovative contribution to nutrition research concerning animals that benefits mankind and/or the nutritional value of food from animals.
  • Nominee must have original research work published.
  • Nominee must have been a member of American Dairy Science Association, American Society of Animal Science, or Poultry Science Association for at least five (5) successive years and currently be a member of such society and in good standing.
  • No individual shall receive the award more than once. Preferably, the award shall be presented to one individual but may be bestowed to coworkers if deemed advisable by the American Feed Industry Association Award Committee.
  • The award will be presented to the recipient during the awards ceremony of the society that the recipient declares as his or her primary membership or at the society awards ceremony of his or her choice. The recipient will also be honored at a meeting of the American Feed Industry Association.
  • These requirements for eligibility should be reviewed annually for the first three (3) years of the award.
• procNomination for the Award:
  • Nominee information will only be shared with current committee members and then only for the current award year. Details regarding past nominees will not be provided. Current and past committee members should not divulge the names of current or past nominees.
  • Eligibility for this award requires membership in ADSA, ASAS, or PSA for five (5) consecutive years, including the current year. Retired members are eligible if they were eligible at the time of retirement and meet the specific requirements of the award. The nominee and nominator will be excluded from any role in the selection process.
  • Nominations are to be submitted electronically at the FASS Awards web site ( www.fass.org/awards.asp ) by the published deadline. Nominations made in a given year will not be carried over to the next year automatically.
  • Lists of publications are requested. They should be listed in chronological order and grouped according to a) refereed publications, b) abstracts, and c) technical publications, etc. using the format specified in the most recent style guide for publication in the Journal of Animal Science , Journal of Dairy Science , or Poultry Science . A series of publications documenting the progressive exploration of an innovative theme or pioneering topic will be considered favorably.
  • Copies of publications authored by the nominee should not be submitted unless requested by the Selection Committee.
  • Supporting letters should not be solicited or submitted and will not be accepted.
  • Each nomination must contain the following:
    • Biography of the nominee not to exceed 2670 characters and spaces.
    • Summary statement (not to exceed 8000 characters and spaces) describing the pioneering nature and importance of the nominee's contributions to animal nutrition or the nutritional value of animal source foods.
    • One copy of a citation for printing (not to exceed 1500 characters and spaces) and one copy of a citation for reading at the awards ceremony (not to exceed 750 characters and spaces).
  • Two or more persons may be co-nominated to share the award.
  • Submitted nominations that do not conform to the required format or contain materials beyond those solicited will not be considered .
  • Solicitation on behalf of any nominee is unacceptable and should be brought to the attention of the President-Elect of FASS.
  • No individual may win the award and another AFIA Nutrition Award in a single year. If a nominee is selected for the award and another AFIA award in the same year, the President-Elect of FASS will work with the appropriate AFIA Award Committee Chair and the nominee to resolve the conflict. The nominee selected for two (2) AFIA awards will be given the opportunity to select the award he or she wishes to receive. The President-Elect of FASS will inform the appropriate Committee Chair of the conflict and of the action taken.
• commAwards Selection Committee:
  • The Selection Committee shall consist of six (6) members, two (2) from each of the particpating societies (ADSA, ASAS, and PSA), plus a Chair, who is the President-Elect of FASS. The Chair will vote only when there is a tie vote that cannot be broken using normal balloting procedures. At least three (3) Selection Committee members (one from each society) shall be replaced each year by three (3) members in good standing (one from each society).
  • The President-Elect of FASS shall make all appointments to the Selection Committee after consultation with the Board of Directors of each of the three (3) societies; the President-Elect shall make appointments to fill any vacancies that occur, including interim appointments when a Selection Committee member is nominated for the award or nominates someone for the award.
• dutiesDuties of Members of Selection Committee:
  • The first duty of members of the Selection Committee is to recommend to the President-Elect whether or not to present the award. A vote of the Selection Committee will be conducted for this purpose. If the vote is positive, the Selection Committee shall proceed to select the award recipient. An award may be omitted for any given year if the Selection Committee decides that there are no qualified nominees.
  • Each member of the Selection Committee will be given a web address from the Chair.
  • Any member of the Selection Committee may ask the Chair to request additional information about a nominee from the principal nominator. Such information must be forwarded to the Chair, who will transmit it to all members of the Selection Committee.
  • Balloting must be completed in a timely manner.
• Duties of Selection Committee Chair (FASS President-Elect):
  • The FASS President-Elect shall be the primary liaison in all matters relating to the award.
  • The FASS President-Elect shall call for award nominations by mid November (including deadline date) to all individual members in good standing of the three (3) participating societies. The FASS President-Elect shall set the date for receiving nominations.
  • The FASS President-Elect shall check with the FASS business office to verify the eligibility of nominators and nominees.
  • The FASS President-Elect shall determine whether any member of the Selection Committee has been nominated or is a nominator for the award. If so, he or she shall appoint an interim member to the Selection Committee.
  • The FASS President-Elect shall check information and data received regarding each nomination to determine whether each dossier is complete and in order.
  • After verification of eligibility of nominators and nominees by the business office, the FASS President-Elect shall promptly send web addresses and instructions to the Selection Committee members for rating.
  • The FASS President-Elect shall request that the Selection Committee vote on whether or not to present the award that year.
  • The FASS President-Elect shall prepare electronic ballots as appropriate for polling of the Selection Committee and notify the Committee by e-mail.
  • The FASS President-Elect shall work with the appropriate AFIA Award Committee Chair and nominee to determine which award the nominee will receive if he or she is selected for the FASS–AFIA award and another AFIA award in the same year.
  • The FASS President-Elect shall inform the AFIA, the awardee, the nominator of the winner, the Selection Committee, the FASS Board of Directors, and nominators of non-winners (encouraging them to resubmit nominations in subsequent years) of the name of the award winner by e-mail. (NOTE: Ballot results are not to be divulged.)
  • The FASS President-Elect shall coordinate with the business office to accomplish the following:
    • Ensure that a list of all nominees, nominators, and the awardee is received at the business office to maintain in permanent records.
    • Complete final edit of citations for both publishing and reading.
    • Obtain photograph of the awardee for the awards program and society journals.
    • Arrange for photo session and schedule with awardee and donor representative.
    • Work with business office to distribute news releases.
  • The FASS President-Elect shall coordinate with the business office in planning the program.
  • The FASS President-Elect shall send copies of award presentation pictures to recipients and donors after the annual meeting.
  • The FASS President-Elect shall keep nomination materials and balloting records for one year.
• Balloting for Award Winners
  First Ballot: The FASS President-Elect will prepare an electronic ballot of all eligible nominees and e-mail each Selection Committee member with instruction to proceed to the web site and rank all nominees accordingly: 1 = first, 2 = second, 3 = third, etc. The FASS President-Elect will tally the ballots. The nominee with the lowest tally and at least four (4) first place votes will be declared the winner on the first ballot.
• Second Ballot (if necessary): If no nominee receives four (4) first place votes on the first ballot, the FASS President-Elect will prepare a second ballot based on the tally of the first ballot, listing the top five (5) candidates (or fewer if less than five [5] in the pool). Again, the Selection Committee will rank the top five (5) nominees accordingly: 1 = first, 2 = second, 3 = third, etc. The FASS President-Elect will tally the ballots. On the second ballot, a nominee who receives four (4) first place votes or who receives a score that is five (5) points less than the next lowest score will be declared the winner.
• Third Ballot (if necessary): If no nominee is declared a winner on the second ballot, the two nominees with the highest point total (lowest rank) will be dropped. The FASS President-Elect will prepare a third ballot listing the remaining three (3) nominees. On the third ballot, scoring will be according to the following scale: 1 = first, 3 = second, 5 = third. The FASS President-Elect will tally the points. The nominee receiving four (4) first place votes or the nominee who receives a score that is five (5) points less than the next lowest score will be declared the winner.
• Fourth Ballot (if necessary):
  • If the third ballot fails to produce a winner, the FASS President-Elect will drop the nominee with the highest point total (lowest rank) and conduct a final ranking (1 = first and 2 = second). The nominee with the lowest number of points will be declared the winner.
  • The FASS President-Elect is empowered to break ties when necessary in preparing the second, third, or fourth ballots.
  • At no time during the course of balloting shall the FASS President-Elect divulge to the members of the Selection Committee the point totals received by the nominees during the balloting process.

Changes in Awards Regulations

The FASS Board of Directors may make necessary changes in regulations for awards as needs arise.

Awards Presentation

Awards will be presented at opening session during the annual meeting of the organization of the winner. If the winner is a member in good standing of more than one particpating society, the presentation will occur at the opening session of the organization of the winner's choice. Presentation of the award will follow the format of the awards program at which it is presented.

Donor

American Dairy Science Association

Nature of Award

Presentation of a plaque at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize four ADSA members of the American Dairy Science Association who have rendered distinguished service to the dairy industry over 20 years or more.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have made exceptional contributions to the dairy industry, to a dairy-related discipline, or the American Dairy Science Association.
2. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for a minimum of twenty (20) years in the year preceding the award.

Selection

No more than 0.2% of professional members, rounded to the nearest whole number (currently 4), may be selected per year. Fellows will be selected from both the Production and Dairy Foods Divisions. Selection for another American Dairy Science Association award in the same year does not disqualify selection as a Fellow.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or shall supply the selection committee twelve (12) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (3,000 words or less) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

American Dairy Science Association Foundation

Nature of Award

A plaque and $1,000 monetary stipend.

Purpose

To recognize distinguished undergraduates who have demonstrated leadership ability, academic achievement, involvement in the industry and participation in USD and local club activities.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. The nominee must be an undergraduate at the time of submission of application.
2. Only one applicant per college or university is eligible for the Genevieve Christen Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award in any given year.
3. The Genevieve Christen Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award will be presented at the ADSA Awards Program and it will be expected for the winner of this award to be present at the Awards Program.
4. The award nominee must be available to attend and participate in the USD program at the meeting in which the award is presented. The winner will also be recognized at the USD Awards Luncheon at the meeting.
5. The nominator must be a member of the American Dairy Science Association.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. Each application must be accompanied by one letter of recommendation. The letter should be from the department chair or a faculty member who is familiar with the nominee’s activities and academic achievements and is a member of the American Dairy Science Association.
2. The nominee must complete the application form (typed) to be submitted with the above letter.
   1. Please provide official transcripts from all colleges attended.
3. Upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or mail six copies of this form to the chairperson of this committee.

Genevieve Christen Distinguished Undergraduate Student Application

Donor

Hoard’s Dairyman

Nature of Award

$1,500 and a plaque with presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize a candidate who has had significant involvement in dairy-related youth activities either in a professional or volunteer capacity for a minimum of ten years. The recipient shall be highly regarded in the dairy industry for his or her role in personal development of dairy youth and for enhancing knowledge of and interest in the dairy industry.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee need not be a member of the American Dairy Science Association.
2. Nominee may have worked with youth of any age, up to and including college.
3. Nominee may have worked in many possible capacities such as coach, counselor, teacher, advisor, mentor, chaperone, or supervisor.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five [5] pages) about the nominee and written by the nominator, that documents the nominee’s accomplishments in the area of youth work.
   3. Three (3) letters of support.

Donor

International Dairy Foods Association

Nature of Award

$1,500 honorarium and a plaque

Purpose

To recognize individuals whose research findings have allowed dairy foods processors to develop new products, to make a significant improvement in the quality, safety, or processing efficiency of dairy foods.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have conducted the research at public and/or private institutions.
2. Nominee must now be and must have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least the past five (5) years.
3. The nominee must have published the research during the five (5) calendar years prior to the award, except for the first three (3) years of the award, when the past 15 years of research may be considered.
4. The nominee's research findings must have clearly and significantly benefitted the dairy foods processing industry in its ability to manufacture products with higher quality and/or safety (either chemical and/or microbiological) or with increased processing efficiencies, or have led to innovative product development with a measurable impact on the market. The adoption of the findings must affect a significant portion of the dairy foods manufactured.
5. Particular attention will be paid to the long-term importance of the research application.
6. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

International Dairy Foods Association

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding teaching of undergraduate students in dairy foods.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have demonstrated outstanding ability as a teacher of undergraduate students of dairy foods in an accredited college or university.
2. Nominee must be an active teacher when nominated with not less than a total of ten (10) years of active teaching preceding.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) successive years.
4. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.
   3. Up to three (3) letters.

Donor

Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB)

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding research in animal breeding.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Research work published in the ten (10) years immediately preceding the year of recognition.
2. Research in any area of animal breeding and genetics that had or has the potential for improvement of dairy cattle.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) years immediately preceding year of recognition and be a resident of the United States, Canada, or Mexico and/or formally involved in projects in collaboration with North American researchers or organizations.
4. The research upon which the nomination is based must be different from that submitted for the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Animal Breeding and Genetics Award in instances where the nominee is a previous winner of or a candidate for the ASAS Animal Breeding and Genetics Award.
5. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, NA

Nature of Award

$1,500 and a plaque with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To stimulate and recognize outstanding achievement in research, teaching, extension, and/or industry in applied dairy nutrition by scientists during the first ten (10) years post graduation of their professional career.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have made significant early career contributions in applied dairy nutrition in areas such as:
   1. Basic or applied forage research in the areas of forage production, processing, storage, or utilization
   2. Basic or applied research in the areas of rumen and gastrointestinal microbiology and function
   3. Nutritional effects on production efficiency, cow comfort and health
2. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) consecutive years.
3. Nominee must be a resident of the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
4. Nominee must be age 39 or younger in the calendar year prior to the year of award and must have completed his/her Ph.D. no earlier than 10 calendar years prior to the year of the award (i.e., those receiving his/her Ph.D. during the calendar year of 1986 and are age 39 or younger during the calendar year 1996 are eligible to receive the 1997 award).

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp Nomination materials are to include:
   1. An updated résumé of nominee's background and training, research, extension, and teaching contributions
   2. Nomination statement not to exceed 750 words

Donor

National Milk Producers Dairy Scholarship Fund

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize research efforts with direct application to problems of the U.S. dairy industry.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have accomplished research with direct application to problems of the U.S. dairy industry.
2. When nominated, the nominee must be enrolled in or have completed within the preceding one year a program leading to an advanced degree in a field related to dairy science or department with similar curriculum in an accredited university in the United States.
3. If degree work is completed, the nominee must be employed by a US company, academic institution, or government agency.
4. Nominee must be a member of ADSA.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated résumé of nominee's background and training including the published research.
   2. Description of nominee's research and a statement of its significance to the dairy industry.
   3. Statement evaluating the research of the nominee submitted by the nominee's major professor.

Donor

Nutrition Professionals, 532 Denison Circle, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

Nature of Award

$2,000 and a plaque to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To stimulate and recognize outstanding achievement in research, teaching, extension, and/or industry in applied dairy nutrition.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have made significant contributions to the dairy industry in the area of applied dairy nutrition in one or more of areas such as:
   1. Applied nutrition research related to improved production efficiency, reproductive function, and/or herd health.
   2. Integration of innovative nutritional management practices into profitable management systems.
   3. Education (including technology transfer and extension) and application of nutritional information to students, producers, and public.
2. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) consecutive years.
3. Nominee must have made the contribution within ten (10) years prior to the year of the award.
4. Nominee must be a resident of the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
5. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

Purina Animal Nutrition

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding teaching of undergraduate students in dairy science.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have demonstrated outstanding ability as a teacher of undergraduate students of dairy science in an accredited college or university.
2. Nominee must be an active teacher when nominated with not less than a total of ten (10) years of active teaching preceding.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) successive years.
4. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.
   3. Up to five (5) letters.

Donor

West Agro, Inc.

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding research of milk quality as affected by control of mastitis, management of milking, and practices in production of milk.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have meritorious scientific or technical contribution in research of one or more of:
   1. mastitis including epidemiology, microbiology, prophylaxis, therapy, immunity, anatomy, and physiology of mammary gland.
   2. milking management and systems related to hygiene, udder health, and milk quality.
   3. milk yield, composition, flavor, and microbiological quality as related to feeding or management.
   4. detection or analysis of foreign substances in milk or of abnormal milk, prevention or elimination of milk adulteration, particularly of those contaminants which have significance to public health or an impact on product technology.
2. Nominee must have made the contribution within the five (5) years immediately preceding nomination.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) successive years.
4. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

Zinpro Corporation

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding research in dairy production or manufacturing contributing to improvement or care of dairy cattle, development and improvement of processes, products, equipment, methods, handling, and sanitation.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have made meritorious scientific contributions or discoveries pertaining to dairy production, manufacturing, and technology. This contribution may be published research data, plans, processes, devices, or inventions significant and beneficial to the dairy industry through either theory or practical application. The contributions may have been made while nominees were employed in public and/or private institutions and/or industry.
2. Nominee must have published the research during the ten (10) calendar years immediately prior to the year of the award.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) successive years.
4. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

Zoetis

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding research in dairy cattle physiology.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Research work published in refereed journals in the five years immediately preceding the year of recognition.
2. Research in any area of animal physiology relating to the dairy animal.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least the last five (5) successive years.
4. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae focused on last five (5) years of research.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

The number of citations a published study receives provides an excellent indication of its importance to its research community. The Journal of Dairy Science® (JDS) Highly Cited Awards program has been established by ADSA® to formally recognize contributors to JDS whose work is significantly affecting research and the dairy industry. Awards are given annually for the three highest cited articles from eligible years. Invited reviews are not eligible.

Journal of Dairy Science® Highly Cited Award