Purpose: Honoring individuals with distinguished careers in the food science and technology profession, and who have displayed exemplary leadership, service, and communication skills.

Award: $3,000 honorarium from Phi Tau Sigma and a crystal award from IFT

Eligibility: Nominees who are not members of Phi Tau Sigma shall be simultaneously elected to Phi Tau Sigma membership by that organization upon selection as recipient of the award.

Priority shall be given to a record of achievement in communicating to the profession, to governmental and international agencies or to the public, scientific information relative to the quality, wholesomeness, safety, nutritive value and other aspects of food and the food supply; in bringing individuals into the profession; or in propagating understanding of the importance of the profession to the public, governmental agencies, and scientific and academic communities.

Special Instructions:

Please submit the following documents with your nomination:

• Nomination Statement (Must not be more than four typed pages.)
• Letter of Reference

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