Award Selection Committees

Purpose

To select recipients for the recognition programs of the Association.

Principle Duties

·         Evaluate nomination materials and select award recipients based on the criteria established for each award.

·         Review the rules, procedures and guidelines for the awards program and make recommendations for improvement

Membership

Achievement Award: 6 Board-appointed members with three-year terms. Chairman appointed by Board (one-year term) from the prior year’s award winners.

Distinguished Extension/Industry Service, Teaching and Research Awards and Meat Processing Awards: 6 Board-appointed members with three-year terms. Chairman (one-year term) is the prior year’s award winner.

Meat Judging Meritorious Service Award: The Intercollegiate Meat Coaches Association executive board serves as the selection committee for this award

Undergraduate Travel Award: 8 Board-appointed members (including chair) with three-year terms. Chairman appointed by the Board.

International Award: 6 Board-appointed members (including chair) with three-year terms. Chairman appointed by the Board.

Signal Service, Special Recognition and RC Pollock Awards: The AMSA Board of Directors serves as the selection committee for these awards.