IFT Fellows
The highest honor IFT bestows, for a career of impact on the profession and IFT.
Nominations are open November 11, 2026 to January 13, 2027, at 11:59 pm CT. Up to 10 Fellows are elected each year. Eligible IFT members can nominate peers or themselves for this recognition.
IFT Fellows Information
IFT members who have demonstrated exceptional career excellence and made profound contributions to IFT and the broader science of food community are celebrated through the Fellows program. This designation recognizes individuals whose impact and outcomes significantly promote IFT’s vision of improving food for everyone through their innovation, service, and leadership.
Each Fellow elected receives a plaque and pin from IFT, and is celebrated at IFT FIRST.
IFT Fellows are members whose contributions have shaped the profession over many years: through leadership, through service to IFT and the broader food science community, and through advancing the science of food. If you're thinking of someone who built a career that made the profession stronger, this is the honor for them. Fellows come from industry, academia, and government, and you can nominate yourself, too.
How to Nominate a Fellow
- Make sure the nominee meets the eligibility requirements, including 15 years as a non-student IFT member.
- Tell the story of their career: leadership, service, and what changed because of their work.
- Submit by January 13, 2027 at 11:59 pm CT.
IFT Past Fellows
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