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Nominations will be accepted for the following Awards: Black Pearl Award Award Showcasing the Black Pearl, Sponsored by Wilbur Feagan and F&H Food Equipment Company Presented in recognition of a company’s outstanding commitment to, and achievement in, corporate excellence in food safety and quality. Fellow Award Distinguished Plaque Presented to Member(s) who have contributed to IAFP and its Affiliates with distinction over an extended period of time. Honorary Life Membership Award Plaque and Lifetime Membership in IAFP Presented to Member(s) for their dedication to the high ideals and objectives of IAFP and for their service to the Association. Harry Haverland Citation Award Plaque and $1,500 Honorarium, Sponsored by ConAgra Foods, Inc. Presented to an individual for many years of dedication and devotion to the Association ideals and its objectives. Food Safety Innovation Award Plaque and $2,500 Honorarium, Sponsored by 3M Microbiology Presented to a 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. International Leadership Award Plaque, $1,500 Honorarium and Reimbursement to attend IAFP 2009, Sponsored by Cargill, Inc. Presented to an individual for dedication to the high ideals and objectives of IAFP and for promotion of the mission of the Association in countries outside of the United States and Canada. GMA Food Safety Award Plaque and $3,000 Honorarium, Sponsored by GMA This Award alternates between individuals and groups or organizations. In 2009, the award will be presented to an individual in recognition of a long history of outstanding contributions to food safety research and education. Maurice Weber Laboratorian Award Plaque and $1,500 Honorarium, Sponsored by Weber Scientific Presented to an individual for outstanding contributions in the laboratory, recognizing a commitment to the development of innovative and practical analytical approaches in support of food safety. Sanitarian Award Plaque and $1,500 Honorarium, Sponsored by Ecolab Inc. Presented to an individual for dedicated and exceptional service to the profession of Sanitarian, serving the public and the food industry. Elmer Marth Educator Award Plaque and $1,500 Honorarium, Sponsored by Nelson-Jameson, Inc. Presented to an individual for dedicated and exceptional contributions to the profession of the Educator. Harold Barnum Industry Award Plaque and $1,500 Honorarium, Sponsored by Nasco International, Inc. Presented to an individual for dedication and exceptional service to IAFP, the public, and the food industry. Larry Beuchat young Researcher Award Plaque and $2,000 Honorarium, Sponsored by bioMérieux, Inc. Presented to a young researcher who has shown outstanding ability and professional promise in the early years of their career. OCTOBER 2008 | FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS 727

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