Achievement AwardsFood science and technology matters.
Professionals in the field improve the availability, nutrition, and safety of the world's food supply. They bring scientific and technological innovation to an increasingly global marketplace. They give back to the community through teaching and leadership.
IFT Achievement Awards recognize individuals and teams for remarkable contributions in research, applications, and service. Thank you for helping us to honor our esteemed colleagues in industry, academia, and government—and to recognize the very best among us.
Awards for Scientific Contribution
Marcel Loncin Research Prize
- Next award year- 2012
Provides research funding to acknowledge and support the work of an outstanding scientist or engineer conducting basic chemistry/physics/engineering research applied to food processing and the improvement of food quality.
Nicholas Appert Award
Honors preeminence in, and contributions to, the field of food technology.
Babcock-Hart Award
Recognizes an IFT member whose contributions to food technology have resulted in improved public health through nutrition or more nutritious food.
Samuel Cate Prescott Award
Rewards an IFT member who has shown remarkable ability in research in any area of food science and technology.
Stephen S. Chang Award for Lipid or Flavor Science - Next award year- 2012
Acknowledges an IFT-member food scientist or technologist for significant contributions to lipid or flavor science.
Sensory and Consumer Sciences Achievement Award
To recognize excellence within the sensory and consumer sciences field.
Food Technology Industrial Achievement Award
Recognizes a company or organization for an outstanding development which represents a significant advance in the application of food science and technology to food production.
Industrial Scientist Award
Honors an IFT-member industrial scientist or team of industrial scientists for a major technical contribution to the advancement of the food industry.
Bor S. Luh International Award
Acknowledges an IFT member or an institution whose efforts result in (1) international exchange of food technology ideas; (2) better international understanding of food technology; and/or (3) successful, practical transfer of food technology to an economically depressed area.
Gilbert A. Leveille Award and Lectureship
Recognizes outstanding research and/or public service at the interface between the disciplines of nutrition and food science, over a period of five years or more, which has contributed to improved health and well-being.
Bernard L. Oser Food Ingredient Safety Award
- Next award year- 2012
Rewards an IFT member for a contribution to the scientific knowledge of food ingredient safety or for leadership in establishing principles for food ingredient safety evaluation or regulation.
Research and Development Award
Recognizes an IFT member or team of members who have made a recent, significant research and development contribution to the understanding of food science, food technology, or nutrition.
Awards for Service to the Profession
William V. Cruess Award
Honors an IFT member for excellence in teaching food science and technology.
Carl R. Fellers Award
Acknowledges a member of IFT and Phi Tau Sigma who has brought honor to the profession of food science and technology through a distinguished career displaying exemplary leadership, service, and communication skills that enhance the effectiveness of all food scientists in serving society.
Elizabeth Fleming Stier Award - Next award year- 2013
Rewards an IFT member for pursuit of humanitarian ideals and unselfish dedication that has resulted in significant contributions to the well-being of the food industry, academia, students, or the general public.
Myron Solberg Award - Next award year- 2013
Recognizes an IFT member for leadership in the establishment and successful development and continuation of industry/government/academia cooperative organization.
Calvert L. Willey Distinguished Service Award
Honors an IFT member or staff member who has provided continuing, meritorious, and imaginative service to IFT.