ADSA Names 2021 Professional and Student Awards

The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA®), the international organization of educators, scientists, and industry representatives who are committed to advancing the dairy industry, is pleased to announce the winners of professional and student awards for 2021. The winners will be recognized during the association’s annual meeting.

Scott A. Rankin (University of Wisconsin–Madison) is the 2021 recipient of the International Dairy Foods Association Research Award in Dairy Foods Processing, generously sponsored by the International Dairy Foods Association.

Luiz Ferraretto (University of Wisconsin–Madison) is the 2021 recipient of the Lallemand Forward Award for Scientific Excellence in Dairy Nutrition, generously sponsored by Lallemand Animal Nutrition.

Steve Kelm (University of Wisconsin–River Falls) is the 2021 recipient of the Purina Animal Nutrition Teaching Award in Dairy Production, generously sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition.

Jimena Laporta (University of Wisconsin–Madison) is the 2021 recipient of the ADSA Foundation Scholar Award in Dairy Production.

Jesse Goff (Iowa State University), David R. Mertens (Mertens Innovation & Research LLC), Marshall Stern (University of Minnesota), and Michel Wattiaux (University of Wisconsin) are announced as Fellows of the American Dairy Science Association in 2021.

Eliab Estrada-Cortés (University of Florida) is the 2021 recipient of the Alltech Inc. Graduate Student Paper Publication Award, generously sponsored by the Alltech Biotechnology Center.

Alexander N. Hristov (The Pennsylvania State University) is the 2021 recipient of the American Feed Industry Association Award, generously sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association Inc.

Corwin Nelson (University of Florida) is the 2021 recipient of the Cargill Animal Nutrition Young Scientist Award, generously sponsored by Cargill Animal Nutrition.

Marcia Endres (University of Minnesota) is the 2021 recipient of the DeLaval Dairy Extension Award, generously sponsored by DeLaval Inc.

Jillian Bohlen (University of Georgia) is the 2021 recipient of the Hoard’s Dairyman Youth Development Award, generously sponsored by Hoard’s Dairyman.

Nagendra Shah (University of Hong Kong) is the 2021 recipient of the International Dairy Foods Association Teaching Award in Dairy Manufacturing, generously sponsored by the International Dairy Foods Association.

Shogo Tsuruta (University of Georgia) is the 2021 recipient of the J. L. Lush Award in Animal Breeding, generously sponsored by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding.

Achilles Vieira-Neto (Kansas State University) is the 2021 recipient of the National Milk Producers Federation Richard M. Hoyt Award, generously sponsored by the National Milk Producers Federation Dairy Scholarship Fund.

Trevor DeVries (University of Guelph) is the 2021 recipient of the Nutrition Professionals Inc. Applied Dairy Nutrition Award, generously sponsored by Nutrition Professionals Inc.

Daryl Nydam (Cornell University) is the 2021 recipient of the West Agro Inc. Award, generously sponsored by West Agro Inc.

MaryAnne Drake (North Carolina State University) is the 2021 recipient of the Zinpro Award for Excellence in Dairy Science, generously sponsored by Zinpro Corporation.

Leluo Guan (University of Alberta) is the 2021 recipient of the Zoetis Physiology Award, generously sponsored by Zoetis.

Geoffrey E. Dahl (University of Florida) is the 2021 recipient of the ADSA Award of Honor.

Glen Broderick (Broderick Nutrition & Research LLC) is the 2021 recipient of the ADSA Distinguished Service Award.

Adriano Cruz (Federal Institute of Rio de Janeiro), Liam Hanrahan (Teagasc), and Anna-Maija Heikkilä (National Resources Institute Finland) are the 2021 recipients of the Journal of Dairy Science® Highly Cited Award.

Michael S. Allen (Michigan State University), MaryAnne Drake (North Carolina State University), and John Roche (Ministry for Primary Industries) are honored as members of the 2021 class of JDS Club 100.

Prateek Sharma (Utah State University) is the 2021 recipient of the ADSA Foundation Scholar Award in Dairy Foods.

Victoria Favorit (University of Idaho) is the 2021 recipient of the ADSA Foundation Graduate Student Literature Review Award: Production Division (MS).

Connor Owens (Virginia Tech) is the 2021 recipient of the ADSA Foundation Graduate Student Literature Review Award: Production Division (PhD).

Cynthia Hamlett (Iowa State University) is the 2021 recipient of The Genevieve Christen Distinguished Undergraduate Student Award.

About the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA)
The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) is an international organization of educators, scientists, and industry representatives who are committed to advancing the dairy industry and keenly aware of the vital role the dairy sciences play in fulfilling the economic, nutritive, and health requirements of the world’s population. It provides leadership in scientific and technical support to sustain and grow the global dairy industry through generation, dissemination, and exchange of information and services. Together, ADSA members have discovered new methods and technologies that have revolutionized the dairy industry. www.adsa.org