Awards

DONOR

American Dairy Science Association Foundation

NATURE OF AWARD

A plaque, $1,500 monetary stipend, and up to $1,000 toward eligible travel expenses reimbursement following the annual meeting for each recipient.

PURPOSE

To recognize two young scholars (one from the Dairy Foods Division and one from the Production Division) for their potential in research and/or educational leadership in identifying critical issues affecting the future of the dairy industry. Nominees must be within the first 3-5 years of their position following graduate school/postdoctoral fellowship completion (i.e., assistant professor, industry professional. Domestic and international nominations are welcome.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION

1. Current active membership in the American Dairy Science Association.
2. Completion of final academic degree/post-doctoral fellowship no earlier than 3-5 calendar years prior to the year of the award.
3. Exemplary research and/or educational leadership in identifying critical issues affecting the future of the dairy industry and potential for future leadership.
4. Deliver a symposium style address at the ADSA annual meeting to be scheduled as appropriate by the general program chair. The text of this address should focus on critical issues affecting the future of the dairy industry.
5. Submit a written manuscript of the lecture which will be reviewed and published in an appropriate section of the Journal of Dairy Science. The first submission of the manuscript will be to the Chair of the Selection Committee on or before the annual meeting of the ADSA. Another month will be allowed after the meeting for final revisions. Stipend will be awarded at the ADSA Awards Program or when manuscript is received, if later.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION ON NOMINEE

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.
   3. An outline of the proposed ADSA presentation and a manuscript (if available) with a brief summary statement on the major impact expected

Donor

American Dairy Science Association Foundation

Nature of Award

A plaque, waived page charges (up to 10 journal pages), a $1,000 monetary stipend per award

Purpose

To recognize graduate students who have composed in-depth and extensive literature reviews in their thesis or dissertation, and allow for these papers to be published in the Journal of Dairy Science (JDS) as review papers, making them available as references for citations in original research papers.

Special Requirements for Nomination

Now accepting applications for the 2026 ADSA Foundation Graduate Student Literature Review Awards. You can submit your nomination by clicking "Submit Your Nomination Here" at the top of the page

1. Review papers for consideration must be submitted by the graduate student within 6 months of graduation. Manuscript submissions to JDS will be made throughout the year for peer review by the journal.
2. Submitted review papers are to be no more than 30 double-spaced pages, including references and graphs.
3. Submitted papers will be on a focused topic in dairy science and may include a maximum of 75 references.
4. Submitted papers must conform to current JDS formatting requirements. Please refer to this document for additional review paper submission requirements.
5. If a literature review is accepted for publication in JDS, the student must apply for the award in order for the paper to be published in the journal. Rejected papers are not eligible to compete for the award.

Other Requirements

1. The graduate student will submit all supporting materials at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp
2. The graduate student will upload their original manuscript submission.
3. The graduate student will upload their final submission (or proofs, if available).
4. The graduate student will upload reviewer comments and author responses for all revisions requested.
5. The graduate student will include a letter from their advisor or other documentation of graduation status.
6. The graduate student will include a headshot and short biography (200 words or less).

Donor

American Dairy Science Association Foundation

Nature of Award

A plaque, $1,500 monetary stipend, and up to $1,000 toward travel expenses for each recipient

Purpose

To recognize two young scholars (one from the Dairy Foods Division and one from the Production Division) and their potential in research and educational leadership and to identify critical issues affecting the future of the dairy industry.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Completion of final academic degree no earlier than 10 calendar years prior to the year of the award. Current active membership in the American Dairy Science Association.
2. Exemplary research and/or educational programs (instruction, extension, or industry) and potential for future leadership. Nominations solicited from members in both Production and Dairy Foods Divisions.
3. Deliver a symposium-type address at the ADSA annual meeting to be scheduled as appropriate by the general program chair. The text of this address should focus on critical issues affecting the future of the dairy industry.
4. Submit a written manuscript of the lecture which will be reviewed and published in an appropriate section of the Journal of Dairy Science. The first submission of the manuscript will be to the Chair of the Selection Committee on or before the annual meeting of the ADSA. Another month will be allowed after the meeting for final revisions. Stipend will be awarded at the ADSA Awards Program or when manuscript is received, if later.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp :
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.
   3. An outline of the proposed ADSA presentation and a manuscript (if available) with a brief summary statement on the major impact expected from the research and education programs emphasized in this Award presentation.

DONOR

American Dairy Science Association

Nature of Award

Plaque and monetary stipend

Purpose

To recognize and feature the research accomplishments of recent PhD graduates or current PhD students from the ADSA Midwest Branch in the advanced stages of their program (i.e., within 12 months of degree completion) at the annual ADSA meeting.

The intent of the Young Scholars Program is to recognize accomplishments of students in many disciplines through an invited presentation format; it is not intended as a competition.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominees must be within 12 months of degree completion and current active members of the Midwest Branch ofADSA.
2. Invited participants will present a 30-minute presentation on their dissertation topic at the ADSA annualmeeting.

Other Requirements

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/nominator.asp
   1. An updated curriculum vitae.
   2. The proposed abstract.
   3. Up to 3 letters ofsupport.

Donor

Alltech, Inc.

Nature of Award

$1,000 and a plaque with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize a graduate student who has published a paper in the Journal of Dairy Science.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. The student must be a member of ADSA.
2. The manuscript must be based on research conducted by the student before their final oral examination and must list the student as first or corresponding author.
3. The manuscript must be submitted to the Journal of Dairy Science within six months after completion of the final oral examination.
4. The manuscript must be accepted and/or published in the Journal of Dairy Science during the calendar year preceding the presentation of the award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated résumé of nominee's background and training including the published research.
   2. A copy of the manuscript.

Donor

American Feed Industry Association, Inc.

Nature of Award

An award and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To stimulate research in dairy cattle nutrition.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have made a worthy contribution to research of dairy cattle nutrition within the ten (10) calendar years immediately prior to the year of the award.
2. Nominee must have original research work published.
3. Nominee must have conducted research at a public institution, hospital, or similar institution.
4. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) successive years.
5. The research upon which the nomination is based must be different from that submitted for the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) AFIA Ruminant Nutrition Award in instances where the nominee is a previous winner of or a candidate for the AS AS AFIA Ruminant Nutrition Award.
6. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

American Dairy Science Association

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize unusually outstanding and consistent contributions to the welfare of the Association or distinguished service to the Association. The award is primarily for services to the American Dairy Science Association. Career achievements or contributions to other segments of the dairy industry should receive secondary consideration.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have served the American Dairy Science Association with unusual distinction.
2. Nominee must have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for twenty-five (25) or more years in the year immediately preceding the award. (Eligibility for the Award of Honor is not restricted to those employed by public institutions.)
3. Nominee must be living when nominations are submitted to the selection committee.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.
   3. Up to three (3) letters.

Donor

Cargill Animal Nutrition

Nature of Award

$1,500 and a plaque with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding research by young dairy production scientists during the first ten (10) years of their professional career.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have demonstrated outstanding research in dairy cattle production areas within five (5) calendar years immediately prior to year of award.
2. Nominee must have original research work published.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) successive years.
4. Nominee must be age 39 or younger in the calendar year prior to the year of award and must have completed his/her Ph.D. no earlier than 10 calendar years prior to the year of the award (i.e., those receiving his/her Ph.D. during the calendar year of 1986 and are age 39 or younger during the calendar year 1996 are eligible to receive the 1997 award).
5. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

DeLaval Inc.

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding achievements in dairy extension.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have made valuable and noteworthy contribution to the dairy industry through dairy extension in the broad areas of production, manufacturing, marketing, and youth work.
2. Nominee must be active in dairy extension when nominated and with at least ten (10) years of dairy extension work with an educational or public institution.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) successive years.
4. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.
   3. Three (3) letters.

Donor

American Dairy Science Association

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize unusually outstanding and consistent contributions to the welfare of the dairy industry either directly or indirectly. The award shall be based upon a broad, even nonscientific, contribution. Thus, outstanding achievements by those in industry, public administration, or academic administration shall qualify. The contribution may be national or international. Distinguished Service Award is not for ADSA accomplishments.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have fulfilled as of January 1 of the year of the award the contributions to the welfare of the dairy industry for which the nominee is to be recognized. (Eligibility for the Distinguished Service Award is not restricted to those employed by public institutions.)
2. Nominee must be living when nominations are submitted to the selection committee.
3. Nominee need not be a member of the American Dairy Science Association.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.
   3. Up to three (3) letters.

Donor

American Dairy Science Association

Nature of Award

Presentation of a plaque at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize four ADSA members of the American Dairy Science Association who have rendered distinguished service to the dairy industry over 20 years or more.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have made exceptional contributions to the dairy industry, to a dairy-related discipline, or the American Dairy Science Association.
2. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for a minimum of twenty (20) years in the year preceding the award.

Selection

No more than 0.2% of professional members, rounded to the nearest whole number (currently 4), may be selected per year. Fellows will be selected from both the Production and Dairy Foods Divisions. Selection for another American Dairy Science Association award in the same year does not disqualify selection as a Fellow.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or shall supply the selection committee twelve (12) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (3,000 words or less) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

American Dairy Science Association Foundation

Nature of Award

A plaque and $1,000 monetary stipend.

Purpose

To recognize distinguished undergraduates who have demonstrated leadership ability, academic achievement, involvement in the industry and participation in USD and local club activities.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. The nominee must be an undergraduate at the time of submission of application.
2. Only one applicant per college or university is eligible for the Genevieve Christen Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award in any given year.
3. The Genevieve Christen Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award will be presented at the ADSA Awards Program and it will be expected for the winner of this award to be present at the Awards Program.
4. The award nominee must be available to attend and participate in the USD program at the meeting in which the award is presented. The winner will also be recognized at the USD Awards Luncheon at the meeting.
5. The nominator must be a member of the American Dairy Science Association.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. Each application must be accompanied by one letter of recommendation. The letter should be from the department chair or a faculty member who is familiar with the nominee’s activities and academic achievements and is a member of the American Dairy Science Association.
2. The nominee must complete the application form (typed) to be submitted with the above letter.
   1. Please provide official transcripts from all colleges attended.
3. Upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or mail six copies of this form to the chairperson of this committee.

Genevieve Christen Distinguished Undergraduate Student Application

Donor

Hoard’s Dairyman

Nature of Award

$1,500 and a plaque with presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize a candidate who has had significant involvement in dairy-related youth activities either in a professional or volunteer capacity for a minimum of ten years. The recipient shall be highly regarded in the dairy industry for his or her role in personal development of dairy youth and for enhancing knowledge of and interest in the dairy industry.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee need not be a member of the American Dairy Science Association.
2. Nominee may have worked with youth of any age, up to and including college.
3. Nominee may have worked in many possible capacities such as coach, counselor, teacher, advisor, mentor, chaperone, or supervisor.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five [5] pages) about the nominee and written by the nominator, that documents the nominee’s accomplishments in the area of youth work.
   3. Three (3) letters of support.

Donor

International Dairy Foods Association

Nature of Award

$1,500 honorarium and a plaque

Purpose

To recognize individuals whose research findings have allowed dairy foods processors to develop new products, to make a significant improvement in the quality, safety, or processing efficiency of dairy foods.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have conducted the research at public and/or private institutions.
2. Nominee must now be and must have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least the past five (5) years.
3. The nominee must have published the research during the five (5) calendar years prior to the award, except for the first three (3) years of the award, when the past 15 years of research may be considered.
4. The nominee's research findings must have clearly and significantly benefitted the dairy foods processing industry in its ability to manufacture products with higher quality and/or safety (either chemical and/or microbiological) or with increased processing efficiencies, or have led to innovative product development with a measurable impact on the market. The adoption of the findings must affect a significant portion of the dairy foods manufactured.
5. Particular attention will be paid to the long-term importance of the research application.
6. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

International Dairy Foods Association

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding teaching of undergraduate students in dairy foods.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have demonstrated outstanding ability as a teacher of undergraduate students of dairy foods in an accredited college or university.
2. Nominee must be an active teacher when nominated with not less than a total of ten (10) years of active teaching preceding.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) successive years.
4. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.
   3. Up to three (3) letters.

Donor

Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB)

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding research in animal breeding.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Research work published in the ten (10) years immediately preceding the year of recognition.
2. Research in any area of animal breeding and genetics that had or has the potential for improvement of dairy cattle.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) years immediately preceding year of recognition and be a resident of the United States, Canada, or Mexico and/or formally involved in projects in collaboration with North American researchers or organizations.
4. The research upon which the nomination is based must be different from that submitted for the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Animal Breeding and Genetics Award in instances where the nominee is a previous winner of or a candidate for the ASAS Animal Breeding and Genetics Award.
5. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, NA

Nature of Award

$1,500 and a plaque with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To stimulate and recognize outstanding achievement in research, teaching, extension, and/or industry in applied dairy nutrition by scientists during the first ten (10) years post graduation of their professional career.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have made significant early career contributions in applied dairy nutrition in areas such as:
   1. Basic or applied forage research in the areas of forage production, processing, storage, or utilization
   2. Basic or applied research in the areas of rumen and gastrointestinal microbiology and function
   3. Nutritional effects on production efficiency, cow comfort and health
2. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) consecutive years.
3. Nominee must be a resident of the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
4. Nominee must be age 39 or younger in the calendar year prior to the year of award and must have completed his/her Ph.D. no earlier than 10 calendar years prior to the year of the award (i.e., those receiving his/her Ph.D. during the calendar year of 1986 and are age 39 or younger during the calendar year 1996 are eligible to receive the 1997 award).

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp Nomination materials are to include:
   1. An updated résumé of nominee's background and training, research, extension, and teaching contributions
   2. Nomination statement not to exceed 750 words

Donor

National Milk Producers Dairy Scholarship Fund

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize research efforts with direct application to problems of the U.S. dairy industry.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have accomplished research with direct application to problems of the U.S. dairy industry.
2. When nominated, the nominee must be enrolled in or have completed within the preceding one year a program leading to an advanced degree in a field related to dairy science or department with similar curriculum in an accredited university in the United States.
3. If degree work is completed, the nominee must be employed by a US company, academic institution, or government agency.
4. Nominee must be a member of ADSA.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated résumé of nominee's background and training including the published research.
   2. Description of nominee's research and a statement of its significance to the dairy industry.
   3. Statement evaluating the research of the nominee submitted by the nominee's major professor.

Donor

Nutrition Professionals, 532 Denison Circle, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

Nature of Award

$2,000 and a plaque to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To stimulate and recognize outstanding achievement in research, teaching, extension, and/or industry in applied dairy nutrition.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have made significant contributions to the dairy industry in the area of applied dairy nutrition in one or more of areas such as:
   1. Applied nutrition research related to improved production efficiency, reproductive function, and/or herd health.
   2. Integration of innovative nutritional management practices into profitable management systems.
   3. Education (including technology transfer and extension) and application of nutritional information to students, producers, and public.
2. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) consecutive years.
3. Nominee must have made the contribution within ten (10) years prior to the year of the award.
4. Nominee must be a resident of the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
5. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

Purina Animal Nutrition

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding teaching of undergraduate students in dairy science.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have demonstrated outstanding ability as a teacher of undergraduate students of dairy science in an accredited college or university.
2. Nominee must be an active teacher when nominated with not less than a total of ten (10) years of active teaching preceding.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) successive years.
4. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.
   3. Up to five (5) letters.

Donor

West Agro, Inc.

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding research of milk quality as affected by control of mastitis, management of milking, and practices in production of milk.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have meritorious scientific or technical contribution in research of one or more of:
   1. mastitis including epidemiology, microbiology, prophylaxis, therapy, immunity, anatomy, and physiology of mammary gland.
   2. milking management and systems related to hygiene, udder health, and milk quality.
   3. milk yield, composition, flavor, and microbiological quality as related to feeding or management.
   4. detection or analysis of foreign substances in milk or of abnormal milk, prevention or elimination of milk adulteration, particularly of those contaminants which have significance to public health or an impact on product technology.
2. Nominee must have made the contribution within the five (5) years immediately preceding nomination.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) successive years.
4. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

Zinpro Corporation

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding research in dairy production or manufacturing contributing to improvement or care of dairy cattle, development and improvement of processes, products, equipment, methods, handling, and sanitation.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Nominee must have made meritorious scientific contributions or discoveries pertaining to dairy production, manufacturing, and technology. This contribution may be published research data, plans, processes, devices, or inventions significant and beneficial to the dairy industry through either theory or practical application. The contributions may have been made while nominees were employed in public and/or private institutions and/or industry.
2. Nominee must have published the research during the ten (10) calendar years immediately prior to the year of the award.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least five (5) successive years.
4. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp:
   1. An updated career vitae.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

Donor

Zoetis

Nature of Award

A plaque and monetary stipend with presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dairy Science Association.

Purpose

To recognize outstanding research in dairy cattle physiology.

Special Requirements for Nomination

1. Research work published in refereed journals in the five years immediately preceding the year of recognition.
2. Research in any area of animal physiology relating to the dairy animal.
3. Nominee must be and have been a member of the American Dairy Science Association for at least the last five (5) successive years.
4. If a nominee has received an award, the contributions for the period encompassed by the previous award cannot be used as support for another award.

Supporting Information on Nominee

1. The principal nominator shall upload the supporting materials online (Part 2) at https://www.adsa.org/newawards/lognom.asp or supply the chairperson of the selection committee six (6) copies of:
   1. An updated career vitae focused on last five (5) years of research.
   2. A short summary statement (no more than five pages) documenting accomplishments and outlining major contributions to the dairy industry upon which the nomination is based.

The number of citations a published study receives provides an excellent indication of its importance to its research community. The Journal of Dairy Science® (JDS) Highly Cited Awards program has been established by ADSA® to formally recognize contributors to JDS whose work is significantly affecting research and the dairy industry. Awards are given annually for the three highest cited articles from eligible years. Invited reviews are not eligible.

Journal of Dairy Science® Highly Cited Award