World Dairy Expo is accepting nominations for the 2020 Recognition Awards through Feb. 1.

This year, World Dairy Expo is combining the former Dairyman and Dairy Woman of the Year awards into one new award: Dairy Producer(s) of the Year. Organizations, academic staff, producers and others involved in the dairy industry are encouraged to nominate individuals to recognize their outstanding work and dedication to the industry.

2020 World Dairy Expo Recognition Awards will be presented in the following categories:

Dairy Producer(s) of the Year. This award is presented to an active dairy producer whose primary source of income is derived from his or her dairy farm. This producer excels in efficient production and the breeding of quality dairy animals while incorporating progressive management practices. The nominee’s community, government, marketing and World Dairy Expo involvement will also be considered.

Industry Person of the Year. This award is presented in recognition of an individual’s excellence in research, development, education, marketing, manufacturing or other fields that are a part of an industry or institution that provides goods or services to the dairy industry. A resident of the U.S., this award recipient may be an active dairy producer whose primary achievements are industry focused.

International Person of the Year. Living primarily outside of the U.S., the individual who receives this award will be recognized for his or her contribution to international research, development, education, marketing, manufacturing or other fields that are a part of an industry or institution that provides goods or services to the international dairy industry.

The nomination form, along with lists of past winners, is available at worlddairyexpo.com or by contacting the Expo office at 608-224-6455 or [email protected]. The individuals selected to receive these prestigious awards will be recognized at Dinner With the Stars on Sept. 30 during World Dairy Expo 2020 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. The 54th annual World Dairy Expo will be held Sept. 29 through Oct. 3.

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