Partner: Phi Tau Sigma – The Honor Society of Food Science and Technology

Award Description: Honors an individual who has brought distinguished recognition to the science of food profession through a career of exemplary contributions in innovation (research/industrial/other), leadership, service, and/or communication to the profession.

Award: $3,000 honorarium and a plaque, both from Phi Tau Sigma

Criteria & Eligibility: Nominees must have been employed in the science of food profession for at least 15 years before the application deadline. 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 Distinguished Career Award in honor of Carl R. Fellers.

Priority consideration shall be given to a record of impactful achievements in innovation (research/industrial/other), leadership, service and/or communication relative to the quality, safety and nutritional value of food and the food supply.

Impacted groups can include the public, governmental agencies, associations, industry, and scientific and academic communities, and the impact can be felt within and/or outside the workplace of the candidate.

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