Awards
IAFP welcomes your nominations for our Association awards recognizing excellence and supporting the future of food safety.
The following selection of IAFP Awards recognize individuals, groups, and organizations for their contributions and leadership in advancing food safety worldwide. Some provide students and food safety professionals to attend IAFP events, build professional connections, and become more involved in our Association.
Nominate a deserving food safety professional or organization.
If you know someone whose work deserves recognition, please consider nominating them for IAFP awards. You do not need to be an IAFP Member to submit a nomination. Review the individual award criteria to learn more about eligibility, nomination requirements, and the information needed to submit a strong nomination.
Apply for an IAFP Travel Award or Student Travel Scholarship.
IAFP also offers travel awards designed to help IAFP Members and Student Travel Scholarships to help IAFP Student Members participate in the IAFP Annual Meeting. Each award has its own eligibility and application requirements. Applicants should review the individual reward criteria before applying.
Electronic applications/nominations for all 2027 IAFP awards will open later this year.
The deadline for applications for the Student Travel Scholarship (for both IAFP 2027 and IAFP Europe 2027) is Tuesday, January 19, 2027. The deadline for most other 2027 award nominations, including the Travel Award, is Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
IAFP Members can only receive one award overseen by the Awards Committee within the same year.
If an individual is selected for multiple such awards in the same year, the Executive Board will determine which award the individual will receive. An IAFP Member can additionally receive awards selected by the President, Executive Board, or other special committee (including the President’s Lifetime Achievement, Honorary Life Membership, and Fellow Awards).
A complete listing of 2026 Award Recipients can be found HERE.
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Europe Food Safety AwardSponsored by: Vikan
The IAFP Europe Food Safety Award recognizes an active IAFP Member from Europe, that is/has been working in Europe and is/has been impacting on Food Safety in Europe, for dedicated and exceptional contributions to the profession of Food Safety in Europe. The award consists of a plaque and €2500 monetary support, i.e., €1000 honorarium plus €1500 (max) travel and accommodation costs for attending the IAFP Europe meeting at which the awardee will be recognized.
Qualifications for nominees
- Non-student IAFP Member in good standing at the time of nomination and during the IAFP Meeting in Europe when receiving the award
- Food safety professional engaged in a relevant role by government, industry, consumer organization, academia (e.g., research and/or education) or otherwise in Europe at the time of nomination
- Minimum of five years experience in Europe in a food safety-related role
- Contributes to advancing food safety in Europe by leading, sharing, innovating, disseminating, publicising, educating, training, coaching and/or developing expertise, or other activities that broaden awareness of food safety in Europe
Past recipients of the Europe Food Safety Award, IAFP Executive Board Members and IAFP Awards Committee Members are not eligible.
The European Symposium for Food Safety will take place 28-30 April 2027 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Awards submission site will open in November 2026.
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IAFP Europe Student Travel ScholarshipSponsored by: For the 2027 program year, the IAFP Foundation is proudly sponsoring travel for two qualified students to attend the IAFP European Symposium on Food Safety. Through generous contributions to the IAFP Foundation, travel scholarships will be awarded to students residing in and enrolled in a college or university food safety-related degree program in Europe.
The IAFP European Symposium Student Travel Scholarships provide travel funding for full-time graduate or undergraduate students to attend the European Symposium on Food Safety, encouraging recipients to participate in educational and Association activities, connect with food safety professionals, and build relationships that support their professional growth.
The travel scholarships are intended to inspire students to become actively involved in IAFP and foster continued engagement, learning, and professional development as they prepare for careers in food safety.
Qualifications for applicants
- Current IAFP Student Member
- Full-time undergraduate or graduate student residing in and enrolled in a college or university in Europe at the time of the application deadline
- Enrolled in a food science, microbiology, toxicology, or other food microbiological or toxicological safety related program
Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to apply. Applicant is not required to present at IAFP Europe 2027 in order to qualify.
The Awards submission site will open in November 2026.
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IAFP Europe Student Award CompetitionSponsored by: Supported by the IAFP Foundation
Presented to two students at accredited universities or colleges who have entered this competition, based on the criteria.
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Fellows Award2026 Recipients: Lee-Ann Jaykus, Kali Kniel, Alejandro Mazzotta, Panagiotis Skandamis
The Fellows Award honors and recognizes IAFP Members who have contributed to the Association and its Affiliates with distinction over an extended period of time. The Award consists of an engraved award and recognition as a Fellow of the Association.
Nominators are encouraged to consult with the nominee while gathering information for submission. Both IAFP Members and non-members may nominate colleagues.Qualifications for nominees
- Must be a current IAFP Member
- Must have been an IAFP Member for 15 or more consecutive years
- Must have a demonstrable record of service to IAFP and its Affiliates
- Must be actively involved in the food protection community
Information submitted will be evaluated based on a point system established by the Fellows Award Selection Committee. Current IAFP Executive Board Members are not eligible.
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Honorary Life Membership Award2026 Recipients: Robert Brackett, Mariza Landgraf, Eric Martin, Kelly Stevens, Tori Stivers
The Honorary Life Membership Award recognizes IAFP Members for their dedication to the high ideals and objectives of the International Association for Food Protection and for dedicated service to the Association.
Qualifications for nominees
- Non-student Member in good standing at the time of nomination and during the IAFP Annual Meeting when receiving the award
- Completed 20 years or more of continuous Membership in IAFP at time of nomination
- Have a proven record of activity in IAFP Committees and Professional Development Groups
- Been actively involved in the presentation of, organizing of, or convening of Annual Meeting symposia or technical sessions
Preference will be given to Retired Members who are no longer engaged in full-time employment.
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Black Pearl AwardSponsored by: F&H Food Equipment Company 2026 Recipients: Kwik Trip, Inc.
The Black Pearl Award recognizes a company for its outstanding commitment to and achievement in corporate excellence in food safety and quality.
Qualifications for nominees- Corporation or related entity currently involved in or with the food industry.
- Must have employees with active IAFP membership.
Information for nominees
- Self-nominations are encouraged
- Previous recipients of the Black Pearl Award including related entities* and entities that have merged, been acquired or renamed, and are related to or are the same as an entity previously receiving the Black Pearl Award are eligible to reapply five years after receiving this Award.
- Nomination packets for recent Black Pearl Award recipients are available for viewing. Contact Susan Smith at ssmith@foodprotection.org to request.
*A Related Entity means any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company and any business, corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC), or other entity in which the Company or a Parent or a Subsidiary of the Company holds a substantial ownership interest, either directly or indirectly.
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Elmer Marth Educator AwardSponsored by: Nelson-Jameson, Inc. 2026 Recipient: Mary Ann Amalaradjou
The Elmer Marth Educator Award recognizes an active IAFP Member for dedicated and exceptional contributions to the profession of the Educator. The award consists of an engraved award and a $2,000 honorarium.
Qualifications for nominees
- Non-student IAFP Member in good standing at the time of nomination and during the IAFP Annual Meeting when receiving the award
- Hold an academic, teaching, research and/or extension appointment in a college or university or other educational or training position (or be retired from such within the past 2 years)
- Have a minimum 5 years of experience as an educator
Previous recipients of the Elmer Marth Educator Award, IAFP Executive Board Members, and IAFP Awards Committee Members are not eligible.
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Ewen C.D. Todd Control of Foodborne Illness AwardSponsored by: Marler Clark Attorneys at Law 2026 Recipient: Renata Ivanek
The Ewen C.D. Todd Control of Foodborne Illness Award recognizes a professional individual for dedicated and exceptional contributions to the reduction of risks to foodborne illness. The award consists of an engraved award and a $2,000 honorarium.
Qualifications for nominees
- Non-student Member in good standing at the time of nomination and during the IAFP Annual Meeting when receiving the award
- Recipients can be employed in or retired from government, academia, or industry and should demonstrate an outstanding career in foodborne disease investigation, prevention, and control
Previous recipients of the award, IAFP Executive Board Members and IAFP Awards Committee Members are not eligible.
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Food Safety Advancement AwardSponsored by: Ecolab
The Food Safety Advancement Award recognizes an individual, group, or organization that has made a significant contribution to advancing food safety worldwide. The award honors achievements that demonstrate meaningful progress in protecting the food supply through a new or innovative idea, practice, process, program, technology, research contribution, educational initiative, policy advancement, or other significant accomplishment.
The recipient’s contribution should demonstrate measurable or clearly identifiable impact on food safety and have the potential to influence practices, knowledge, systems, or outcomes beyond the immediate setting in which the work was developed. The award consists of an engraved award and a $2,000 honorarium.
Qualifications for nominees
- Individual, group, or organization from industry (including consulting), academia, or government involved in food safety program development and implementation, food safety research, education, policy, and/or information
- Individual nominees must be an IAFP Member in good standing at the time of nomination and during the IAFP Annual Meeting when the award is presented.
- For group or organization nominees, at least one member of the group or employee of the organization must be an IAFP Member in good standing at the time of nomination and during the IAFP Annual Meeting when the award is presented.
- Nominees should be involved in areas such as food safety research, program development and implementation, education, policy, technology, information exchange, training, or other activities that contribute to advancing food safety.
- The nominee must have played a significant role in developing, leading, implementing, or advancing the contribution for which they are being recognized.
Previous recipients of the Food Safety Innovation Award, Food Safety Award, IAFP Executive Board Members, and IAFP Awards Committee Members are not eligible.
- Individual, group, or organization from industry (including consulting), academia, or government involved in food safety program development and implementation, food safety research, education, policy, and/or information
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Frozen Food Foundation Freezing Research AwardSponsored by: Frozen Food Foundation 2026 Recipient: Lee-Ann Jaykus
The Frozen Food Foundation Freezing Research Award honors an individual, group, or organization for preeminence and outstanding contributions in research that impacts food safety attributes of freezing. The research can include, but is not limited to food safety aspects of frozen food and innovative freezing techniques. The Award recipient will receive an engraved award and a $2,000 honorarium at the IAFP Annual Meeting.
Self-nominations are encouraged. Award nominations are evaluated and selected by the Frozen Food Foundation and IAFP Members.Qualifications for nominees
- An individual, group, or organization from industry, academia, or government involved in freezing research and the effects of freezing on food
- Have preeminence in and have made outstanding contributions to the field of research involving frozen food or have developed an innovative, significant, or strategic solution providing value to the frozen food industry
IAFP Executive Board Members and Frozen Food Foundation Awards Committee Members are not eligible for this award. Previous recipients of the Frozen Food Foundation Freezing Research Award are not eligible for a period of three years.
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IAFP Industry AwardSponsored by: Eurofins
The IAFP Industry Award recognizes an active IAFP Member for exceptional service and meaningful contributions to IAFP, the public, and the food industry. The award honors an individual whose leadership, professional achievements, knowledge sharing efforts, and service have strengthened food safety and positively influenced the food industry and the broader food safety profession. The award consists of an engraved award and a $2,000 honorarium.
Qualifications for nominees
- Non-student IAFP Member in good standing at the time of nomination and during the IAFP Annual Meeting when receiving the award.
- Employed in a food industry-related profession or have retired from such position within the past two years.
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in a food industry-related role.
- Demonstrates exceptional service and contributions to IAFP, the public, and the food industry.
Previous recipients of the Harold Barnum Industry Award, Sanitarian Award, IAFP Executive Board Members, and IAFP Awards Committee Members are not eligible for this Award.
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International Leadership AwardSponsored by: Walmart 2026 Recipient: Deon Mahoney
The International Leadership Award recognizes an IAFP Member for their dedication to the high ideals and objectives of the International Association for Food Protection and for promotion of the mission of the Association in countries outside of the United States and Canada. The award consists of an engraved award and a $2,000 honorarium.
Qualifications for nominees
- Non-student IAFP Member in good standing at the time of nomination and during the IAFP Annual Meeting when receiving the award
- An individual working in the food safety field in academia, government, or industry who demonstrates leadership and advances the profession in countries outside the U.S. and Canada. Contributions may include organizing forums for information exchange, providing continuing education, mentoring or training food safety professionals who are conducting food safety work outside of the U.S. and Canada, participating in international initiatives, conducting innovative research, or other activities that strengthen the food safety profession internationally.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are non-citizens of the USA and Canada with a minimum 5 years of continuous Membership in IAFP at the time of nomination. Previous recipients of the International Leadership Award, IAFP Executive Board Members, and IAFP Awards Committee Members are not eligible.
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James M. Jay Diversity in Food Safety AwardSponsored by: Neogen 2026 Recipient: Daniel Weller
The James M. Jay Diversity in Food Safety Award recognizes an active IAFP Member who has demonstrated leadership in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or access within the food safety profession and/or in expanding access to food safety knowledge, education, resources, and opportunities for underserved or historically underrepresented populations and communities. The award consists of an engraved award and $2,000 honorarium.
Qualifications for nominees
- Non-student Member in good standing at the time of the nomination and during the IAFP Annual Meeting when receiving the award.
- Employed in academia, industry, government, or another food safety-related organization and demonstrate meaningful contributions to the food microbiology and/or food safety profession.
- Relevant contributions include work supporting underrepresented professionals; advancing food safety education or capacity-building in low-income, lower-middle-income, or resource-constrained countries or communities; improving access to food safety information, training, or professional development; reducing barriers related to language, geography, cost, technology, or other factors; or developing programs and practices that foster a more inclusive food safety profession.
Previous recipients of the James M. Jay Diversity in Food Safety Award, IAFP Executive Board Members, and IAFP Awards Committee Members are not eligible for this award.
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Larry Beuchat Young Researcher AwardSponsored by: bioMérieux, Inc. 2026 Recipient: Jingqiu Liao
The Larry Beuchat Young Researcher Award recognizes an active IAFP Member who has shown outstanding ability and professional promise as a researcher in food microbiology/food safety. The award consists of an engraved award and $2,000 honorarium.
Qualifications for nominees
- Non-student Member in good standing at the time of the nomination and during the IAFP Annual Meeting when receiving the award.
- Employed in academia, industry, government service, or the private sector with a primary role as a researcher in the area of food microbiology/food safety.
- The nominee must receive his/her highest graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a related field within the seven years prior to January 1 of the year of award presentation. Include the date and year of receipt of highest degree.
Previous recipients of the Young Researcher Award, IAFP Executive Board Members, and IAFP Awards Committee Members are not eligible for this award.
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Maurice Weber Laboratorian AwardSponsored by: The Fred and Elizabeth Weber Trust 2026 Recipient: Jessica Chen
The Maurice Weber Laboratorian Award is presented to an IAFP Member for dedicated and exceptional contributions in the laboratory. It recognizes a commitment to the development and/or application of innovative and practical analytical approaches in support of food safety. The award consists of an engraved award and $2,500 honorarium.
Qualifications for nominees
- Non-student Member in good standing at the time of nomination and during the IAFP Annual Meeting when receiving the award
- Must be engaged in the microbiological or chemical laboratory analysis of milk or food, work closely with individuals who are (e.g., lab accreditation officer), or conduct research in the development and/or application of laboratory methods
- Currently employed as a Laboratorian or retired from such employment within the past two years
- Minimum five years of experience as a Laboratorian
Previous recipients of the Maurice Weber Laboratorian Award, IAFP Executive Board Members, and IAFP Awards Committee Members are not eligible.
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Travel Award for Food Safety Professionals in a Country with a Developing EconomySponsored by: For the 2027 program year, the IAFP Foundation is proud to sponsor travel for up to three qualified food safety professionals working in a country with a developing economy to attend IAFP 2027, to be held July 17-21 in Kansas City, Missouri. 2026 Recipients: Selim Alarape, Hussein Hassan, Shraddha Khanal
The IAFP Travel Award for Food Safety Professionals in a Country with a Developing Economy provides travel funds for food safety professionals working full-time in the field of food safety in a country with a developing economy* to attend the Annual Meeting of the International Association for Food Protection.*Countries with a Developing Economy
Qualifications for applicant
- Non-student at the time of application and during the IAFP Annual Meeting at which the award is presented
- Work in a food safety-related profession, which may include research, education, industry, government, or the private sector
- Have at least two years of professional experience in food safety or a related field and be currently employed in a country with a developing economy.
IAFP Membership is not required. Recipients of this travel award are eligible to reapply after five years.
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Travel Award for Health or Agricultural Department Employees in North AmericaSponsored by: For the 2027 program year, the IAFP Foundation is proud to sponsor travel for up to five qualified health or agricultural department employees in North America to attend IAFP 2027, to be held July 17-21, 2027 in Kansas City, Missouri. 2026 Recipients: Amelia Ball, Justin McConaghy, Tania Nur, Jeffrey Veesenmeyer, Bonnie Waldemarson
The IAFP Travel Award for Health or Agricultural Department Employees in North America provides travel funds for city, county, state, or provincial health or agricultural department employees (epidemiologists, food and molecular microbiologists, and environmental health specialists) working in North America* to attend the Annual Meeting of the International Association for Food Protection and to encourage participation in association activities.
* Complete list of North American countriesQualifications for applicant
- Employed by a city, county, state, or provincial health or agricultural department in North America. University employees are not eligible.
- Work in a role related to food safety, public health, epidemiology, food or molecular microbiology, environmental health, agriculture, or a related area.
- Demonstrate an interest in and commitment to food safety and public health.
- Demonstrate how participation in the IAFP Annual Meeting would support their professional development and strengthen their ability to contribute to food safety and public health.
IAFP Membership is not required. Previous recipients of this travel award may reapply after five years.
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Student Travel ScholarshipSponsored by: For the 2027 program year, the IAFP Foundation is proudly sponsoring travel of up to 20 qualified students to attend IAFP 2027, to be held July 17-21, 2027 in Kansas City, Missouri. Through generous contributions to the IAFP Foundation, travel scholarships will be awarded to students from countries with developing economies and from North America, where at least two travel scholarships will be awarded to students attending Minority Serving Institutions (if applied). 2026 Recipients: Zoe Andersen, Charles Bakin, Rocio Barron, Auja Bywater, Chloe Castanon, Bhaswati Chowdhury, Yihong Deng, Shivaprasad Doddabematti Prakash, Natoavina Faliarizao, Julia Fukuba, Jean Paul Hategekimana, Yihan He, Zilfa Irakoze, Veeramani Karuppuchamy, Sanyi Kim,* Veera Venkata Praveen Raja Kosuri, Daniel Leiva, Mallika Mahida, Monica Osorio-Barahona, Richard Otwey, Calvin Slaughter (*Sponsored by the Korea Association for Food Protection)
The IAFP Student Travel Scholarships provide travel funding for full-time graduate and undergraduate students to attend the Annual Meeting, encouraging recipients to participate in educational and Association activities, connect with food safety professionals, and build relationships that support their professional growth.
The travel scholarships are intended to inspire students to become actively involved in IAFP and foster continued engagement, learning, and professional development as they prepare for careers in food safety. Travel Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled full-time in a college or university food safety-related degree program at the time of nomination.
Since 2004, the IAFP Foundation has been dedicated to enhancing the career potential of exceptional students through the annual IAFP Student Travel Scholarship Program.
Qualifications for applicants
- Student IAFP Member
- Full-time graduate or undergraduate student enrolled full-time in a food science, microbiology, toxicology, or other program related to food microbiological or toxicological safety at a college or university at the time of the application deadline
- Demonstrates interest in and commitment to food safety and quality
Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to apply. Applicant is not required to present an oral or poster technical paper to qualify for the award.
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Peanut Proud Student Scholarship AwardSponsored by: Peanut Proud 2026 Recipient: Tejaswi Boyapati
The intent of the Peanut Proud Scholarship is to reward a U.S. graduate student in the field of food microbiology — specifically in the area of peanut food safety — who recognizes the importance of food safety and has the desire to help build the confidence of consumers by ensuring the best quality food for consumption.
The Peanut Proud Student Scholarship Award provides a $2,000 academic scholarship and travel funding to attend the IAFP Annual Meeting. Peanut Proud is a nonprofit industry organization based in Georgia.
Qualifications for nominees
- Graduate students studying in the U.S. and actively engaged in food science or food safety
- Must have made advancements or contributions to the peanut community
- A minimum GPA of 3.0
- Demonstrates a proven commitment to the community through charitable works and volunteerism.
Applications were due to Darlene Cowart at dcowart@birdsongpeanuts.com by April 24, 2026.
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Samuel J. Crumbine AwardSponsored by: The award is sponsored by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), in cooperation with the American Academy of Sanitarians, American Public Health Association, Association of Food and Drug Officials, Food Marketing Institute, Foodservice Packaging Institute, International Association for Food Protection, National Association of County & City Health Officials, National Environmental Health Association, and NSF International. 2026 Recipients: Mecklenburg County Environmental Health, Charlotte, North Carolina
Named for one of America's most renowned health officers, Samuel J. Crumbine, MD (1862-1954), the Crumbine Award is given annually to local environmental health jurisdictions that demonstrate unsurpassed achievement in providing outstanding food protection services to their communities.
Only local government organizations with the responsibility for food protection in the U.S. and Canada are eligible to apply. Furthermore, the U.S. Uniformed Services and U.S. Indian Health Service area programs may also apply if they conduct a local food program. Past award winners may apply five years after winning the award.
The deadline for entries for the 2027 Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award for Excellence in Food Protection is March 15, 2027. Visit crumbineaward.com to review the criteria and application.
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President's Lifetime Achievement Award2026 Recipient: James Dickson
Given at the discretion of the IAFP President to recognize an individual who has made a lasting impact on "Advancing Food Safety Worldwide" through a lifetime of professional achievement in food protection.
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President's Recognition Awards2026 Recipients: Andrea Belzer, Faith Critzer, Alvin Lee, Lauren Jackson, Angela Walla
This award is given at the discretion of the IAFP President to recognize an individual(s) for special effort, project, and contribution of time or expertise that resulted in the betterment of IAFP.
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Ivan Parkin Lecturer2026 Recipient: Gregory Astill & Elizabeth Bihn
The Ivan Parkin Lecture was established by the International Association for Food Protection in 1986 to honor individuals who have had a significant impact on the field of food safety. Each year a prominent food safety leader is selected to deliver the Ivan Parkin Lecture at the Opening Session of IAFP’s Annual Meeting.
The Association established the Lecture to honor Ivan Parkin, a Dairy Extension Specialist at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Parkin was the Association President in 1955 and he remained active in the Association for many years following his Presidency. Dr. Parkin served as an example to others as a loyal Member, a professional, and an educator dedicated to protecting the food supply.
The Ivan Parkin Lecturer is selected by the President-Elect and approved by the Executive Board.
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John H. Silliker Lecturer2026 Recipient: Ruth Petran
The John H. Silliker Lecture was established by Silliker Inc. (now Merieux NutriSciences) in 2004 to recognize the achievements of Dr. Silliker through the practical application of scientific principles to improve food protection. The John H. Silliker Lecture provides an avenue for recognized experts to present important and timely information on topics of significance to food protection at the IAFP Annual Meeting.
Dr. Silliker established Silliker Laboratories in 1967 and grew the network of laboratories to more than 70 locations in 18 countries. Dr. Silliker was committed to making meaningful contributions to food safety outside the confines of his laboratory. He was an early proponent of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system; developed the revolutionary concept of using sponges to collect environmental samples in food plants; and testified at congressional hearings that resulted in the passage of landmark food safety legislation.
The John H. Silliker Lecturer is selected by a committee including a representative from Merieux NutriSciences, the Program Committee Chairperson, and the IAFP President.
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Undergraduate Student Award CompetitionSponsored by: Supported by the International Association for Food Protection Foundation 2026 Recipients: Gillian Kuehnle, Cody Scales
Presented to two undergraduate students at accredited universities or colleges who have entered this poster competition, based on the criteria.
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J. Mac Goepfert Developing Scientists AwardsSponsored by: IAFP Foundation 2026 Recipients: Gabriella Strocko, Calvin Slaughter, YeonJin Jung, Carlos Alejandro Zelaya Menjivar, Jakob Baker, Yhuliana Nino
Presented to students (enrolled or recent graduates) in the field of food safety research at accredited universities or colleges. Qualified individuals may enter either the technical or poster competition.
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C. B. Shogren Memorial Award
Plaque and $500 Honorarium. Presented to the Affiliate demonstrating exceptional overall achievement in promoting the mission of the International Association for Food Protection ("to provide food safety professionals worldwide with a forum to exchange information on protecting the food supply").
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John N. Sofos Most-cited JFP Research and Review Publication Awards2026 Recipients: Boubendir, S., Arsenault, J., Quessy, S., Fravalo, P., Thériault, W.P., Fournaise, S., Gaucher, M.-L, Gingerich, E., Frana, T., Logue, C.M., Smith, D.P., Pavlidis, H.O., Chaney, W.E., Feng, Y., Archila-Godínez, J.C., Duchenne-Moutien, RA, Neetoo, H
These awards were established to recognize top researchers and high-quality research publications and reviews that contribute to the impact of JFP and the field of food safety. The awards are based upon the number of citations of a work by others for papers published five years prior. They are presented by the JFP Scientific Co-Editors at the Editorial Board Reception held each year at the IAFP Annual Meeting.
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JFP Most-downloaded Publication Award
This award recognizes the most-downloaded Journal of Food Protection publication based on data from the JFP website. The award is presented by the JFP Scientific Co-Editors at the Editorial Board Reception held each year at the IAFP Annual Meeting.
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JFP Exceptional Reviewer Award
The 2025 JFP Exceptional Reviewer Award Winner: Dr. Donald (Don) Schaffner, Rutgers University
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FPT Peer-Reviewed Research Most-downloaded Publication Award
This award has been established to recognize notable research publications and reviews that contribute to the impact of FPT and the field of food protection. The award is based upon the number of downloads for an FPT publication in the previous two years. The award is presented at the Editorial Board Reception.
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FPT Peer-Reviewed Research Most-viewed Publication Award
This award has been established to recognize notable research publications and reviews that contribute to the impact of FPT and the field of food protection. The award is based upon the number of views for an FPT publication in a given year. The award is presented at the Editorial Board Reception.
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FPT Peer-Reviewed Research Most-cited Publication Award
This award has been established to recognize notable research publications and reviews that contribute to the impact of FPT and the field of food protection. The award is based upon the number of citations for an FPT publication in the previous two years. The award is presented at the Editorial Board Reception.
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FPT Most Viewed General Interest Publication Award
This award has been established to recognize notable research publications and reviews that contribute to the impact of FPT and the field of food protection. The award is based upon the number of views for an FPT publication in the previous two years. The award is presented at the Editorial Board Reception.
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FPT Exceptional Reviewer Award
The 2025 FPT Exceptional Reviewer Award Winner: Luke LaBorde. Penn State University
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Educator-Industry Award
In 1982, this award was split into the Educator Award and the Industry Awards.
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Food Safety Innovation Award
The Food Safety Innovation Award recognized an IAFP Member or organization for creating a new idea, practice, or product that has had a positive impact on food safety, thus, improving public health and the quality of life. Change that promotes or improves food safety is the foundation of this award and it aimed to encourage professionals to search for creative solutions.
Qualifications for nominees were that an IAFP Member must be the primary inventor or at least one of the team members of the innovation being recognized. The individual or organization must be the primary contributor or sole developer of the innovation and had a demonstrable record of high personal standards and professional ethics. IAFP no longer offers this award.
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Harold Barnum Industry Award
The Harold Barnum Industry Award recognized an active IAFP Member for dedicated and exceptional service to IAFP, the public, and the food industry. Qualifications were to be a Non-Student Member in good standing at the time of nomination and during the IAFP Annual Meeting, be employed in (or retired from) a food industry-related (nongovernmental, non-academic) profession, and have a minimum 5 years of experience in a food industry-related profession. IAFP no longer offers this award.
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Institut Merieux Young Investigator Award in Antimicrobial ResistanceSponsored by: Institut Merieux
Plaque and payment of €10,000 to support further research work by the laureate. Presented at the IAFP Annual Meeting to an active IAFP Member who has shown outstanding ability and professional promise as a researcher in food microbiology/food safety, focusing on antimicrobial resistance.
This award was discontinued in 2022.
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Sanitarian AwardSponsored by: Ecolab Inc.
The recipient of the Sanitarian Award will receive a personalized award and $1,500 Honorarium at the IAFP Annual Meeting. Presented to an individual for outstanding service to the public, IAFP, and the profession of the Sanitarian.
