Awards

Chicago Section IFT believes in recognizing the commitment and achievements of its leaders and members by giving out several different awards.  Click on each for a listing of recipients.

Chair’s Achievement Award

Recognizing Outstanding Achievement in Food Science

Deadline for receipt to the immediate past Chairman is not later than March 30th.

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Ellery H. Harvey Service Award

Recognizing an Outstanding Volunteer

Each year we recognize an outstanding volunteer who has distinguished themselves in the service of the Chicago Section IFT.

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New Member Volunteer Award

Each year we recognize 1-2 new members for extraordinary volunteer service with the first five years (i.e., 5-years or less) of their membership with the Chicago Section – IFT.

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Strietelmeier Award

The Chicago Section IFT provides up to $3,000 of Award funds for unemployed individuals who are seeking employment in the food industry.

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Fred W Tanner Lectureship Award

We established the Fred W. Tanner Lectureship in 1960 to advance the profession and practice of food science.

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Nicolas Appert Award

Given for lifetime and consistent achievement in food technology, it is named after Nicolas Appert, the French inventor of airtight food preservation.

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Memorial Award

A memorial award for CSIFT Members who have passed away during or after extended and extraordinary service to the Chicago Section IFT.

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IFT Section Leader Award

The Outstanding Volunteer Award recognizes exceptional efforts in volunteerism in the current volunteer year.

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