Harrisburg – Consider those innovative leaders in the industry – either as individuals or organizations – working to build a positive image of Pennsylvania’s dairy industry and a prosperous, marketable future for dairy, and nominate them for the 2014 Pacesetter Award. The Center for Dairy Excellence is actively seeking candidates to honor with this award, which recognizes pacesetters creating a prosperous, progressive future for Pennsylvania’s dairy industry.
Nominations are due to the center by November 30 and can be mailed to the center at 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Applications are available online at http://centerfordairyexcellence.org/pacesetters-award/.
“Pennsylvania’s dairy industry is strong and full of innovative, progressive leaders,” said John Frey, executive director of the center. “The Pacesetter Award gives us the opportunity to recognize these role models.”
Since its creation in 2000, there have been 29 recipients honored with the Pacesetters Award. Individuals, companies or organizations are recognized as recipients because they have distinguished themselves through accomplishments and/or programs that:
- Bring positive recognition or advancement to Pennsylvania’s dairy industry;
- Create positive attitudes about the industry among producers and their families;
- Invest in a long-term commitment to Pennsylvania’s dairy foods industry; and
- Create a growing recognition by consumers that a healthy, growing dairy industry is positive for everyone who lives and works in Pennsylvania.
Anyone can submit nominations to the center for the award. The center’s board of directors will evaluate Pacesetter Award nominees based on how their work meets the criteria listed above in a unique package.
Up to three nominees are presented the Pacesetter Award each year, with recipients receiving a commemorative gift and formal recognition at the Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, held February 4-5, 2015, at the Lancaster Marriott in Penn Square. The award may also be presented at other industry events to provide additional exposure.
For more information on the nomination process, please contact Jayne Sebright at jsebright@centerfordairyexcellence.org or by calling the center at 717-346-0849.
The Center for Dairy Excellence is a non-profit organization initiated by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture in 2004. Bringing together people from more than 40 different dairy organizations in Pennsylvania, the center’s mission is to enhance the profitability of the dairy industry by empowering people, creating partnerships, and increasing the availability and use of resources. Learn more about the center at www.centerfordairyexcellence.org.
Source: The Center for Dairy Excellence
