Mentor Recognition Program

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) mentor recognition program gives members a unique avenue to recognize the professional mentors or colleagues who have influenced their careers. The program allows such members to make a contribution designated for special activities in the name of the honored person.

Current Mentor Recognitions

•  Jimmy Wise
•  F. C. Parrish
•  Dell Allen
•  John Forrest
•  Dale Huffman (fully funded in June, 2012)
•  Robert Bray (fully funded in June, 2011)
•  Vern Cahill (fully funded in June, 2011)
•  C. Ann Hollingsworth (fully funded in June, 2011)
•  Donald Kinsman (fully funded in June, 2010)
•  Roger Mandigo (fully funded in June, 2011)
•  Robert Merkel (fully funded in June, 2009)
•  R. C. Pollock (fully funded in June, 2009)
•  Gary Smith (fully funded in June, 2010)

Recognition of a Meat Science Mentor

• A formalized fully funded Meat Science Mentor Recognition established with the AMSA Educational Foundation will provide the following:
• Public recognition for the professional accomplishments of a member of AMSA whose contributions to meat sciences have been national/international in scope.
• Both recognition of and on-going financial support for an area championed by the honoree in the form of an endowment established for a specific purpose. ($15,000 or greater)
• Recognition of honored individuals and donors in an annual publication of the Association.
• A plaque presented to the honoree.

Procedures and Polices for Establishing a Mentor Recognition

Frequently Asked Questions about the Mentor Program