IDFA honors four dairy executives for their service to the association
The International Dairy Foods Association honored four executives from dairy processing companies for their service to the association. The individuals are Gary Vanic, Patricia Stroup, Jeffrey Kaneb and Mike Wells. They received awards and were recognized for their contributions at IDFA’s annual Dairy Forum in January.
The National Cheese Institute bestowed its highest honor, the NCI Laureate Award, on Gary Vanic, a past president and CEO of Great Lakes Cheese Co., Hiram, Ohio. The NCI Laureate Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the development and growth of the cheese industry. A panel of industry professionals chooses a winner each year based on the person’s long-term contributions to the industry.