To submit your nomination electronically please fill out the form and upload your nomination information.
2026 Nominations will be accepted through June 30, 2026. Questions can be directed to Kelly Elisar at elisar.1@osu.edu.
The recognition is intended to honor individuals who have:
- Notable professional career accomplishments in the food industry and contributions in the field of Food Science and Technology. Academic nominations of service to other institutions will be considered.
- Community service to others and, in doing so, have brought recognition and honor to the Department of Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University
- Involvement in the Department of Food Science and Technology or The Ohio State University through volunteer engagement and/or philanthropic support
Additional Information:
- Nominating statements must be limited to three typewritten, single- spaced 81/2" x 11" pages
- Nominations can include at least one, but no more than three letters of support.
- Each letter of support will be limited to one 81/2" x 11" page
- Curriculum vitae and resumes may be accepted but will be counted in the maximum number (six) of pages
Please note that posthumous nominations are not eligible for consideration under the current award criteria