dairy industry awards

MaryAnne Drake receives 2022 ADPI Award of Merit

The award was established in 1991 to recognize individuals who have made a significant difference in the processed dairy products industry.

April 28, 2022

The American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI), Elmhurst, Ill., announced MaryAnne Drake, Ph.D., as the 2022 Recipient of the ADPI Award of Merit.

IDFA taking applications for 2022 Workplace Safety Excellence Awards

Now in their 19th year, the awards honor dairy processing facilities and trucking operations for outstanding worker safety performance and management.

March 15, 2022

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it is accepting applications for the Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards. Now in its 19th year, the awards honor dairy processing facilities and trucking operations for outstanding worker safety performance and management.

Ed Mullins and Dan Zagzebski honored with IDFA Laureate Award

The awards were presented on Jan. 23 during Dairy Forum.

January 24, 2022

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recognized the remarkable leadership of Ed Mullins, senior executive officer of Edwardsville, Ill.-based Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., and Dan Zagzebski, president and CEO of Hiram, Ohio-headquartered Great Lakes Cheese Company Inc., by honoring each with the IDFA Laureate Award during the association’s annual Dairy Forum.

WCMA announces recipients of 2022 Recognition Awards

The awards will be presented to the 12 honorees during CheeseExpo.

December 20, 2021

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) board of directors selected 12 individuals to be recognized next year at CheeseExpo in Milwaukee for their outstanding work in the dairy processing industry.

IDFA now accepting nominations for annual industry awards

Winners will be announced and recognized at Dairy Forum 2022 in Palm Desert, Calif.

August 19, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it is seeking nominations for three awards presented annually to leaders in the dairy industry: the IDFA Laureate Award, the 2022 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year Award and the IDFA Food Safety Leadership Award.

Ron Kremer to receive WDPA Presidents Award

Kremer served two separate terms on WDPA’s board of directors.

May 27, 2021

The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA), Middleton, Wis., said Ron Kremer was selected to receive the 2021 WDPA Presidents Award.

WCMA to recognize nine cheese industry leaders with awards at 2021 CheeseExpo Global Online

Mark Schleitwiler will receive the association’s highest honor: the WCMA Life Member Award.

December 9, 2020

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) board of directors selected nine individuals to be recognized next year at CheeseExpo Global Online for their outstanding work in the dairy processing industry.

Nominate industry leaders for 2021 WCMA recognition awards

WCMA will present the awards at CheeseExpo 2021 in Milwaukee.

July 29, 2020

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Madison, Wis., is calling for nominations of individuals to be considered for formal recognition in 2021 for their outstanding contributions to the dairy processing industry.

Lino Saputo, Jr. recognized as Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year for 2019

The award honors an exceptional leader who has made an outstanding contribution in business, demonstrating excellence in leadership, corporate performance, global competitiveness, innovation and social responsibility.

February 14, 2020

Saputo Inc., Montreal, announced Lino Saputo, Jr.’s achievement as Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year for 2019, a prestigious award for chief executives in Canada.