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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The CIFST Awards recognize the significant contributions of dedicated food and beverage sector professionals working across Canada. Handed out annually, CIFST Awards recipients will be announced and recognized this year during the 2018 National Conference taking place May 27 to 29 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Nominations for this year’s CIFST Awards are now being accepted. Each of the awards is listed below along with a brief description of the award and a link to download a nomination form. Be sure to read nomination procedures carefully and ensure that all required information and documentation is included in your nomination submissions.<\/p>\n The\u00a0nominations deadline is April 13th<\/strong>. Please note that due to the tight timeline this year, the deadline will not be extended in any award category.<\/p>\n For more information on the CIFST Awards Program, contact Doug Duke, CIFST Executive Director at doug@cifst.ca<\/a> or call the CIFST National office toll free at 1-844-755-6679.<\/p>\n NOMINATION FORM<\/a>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”W. J. Eva Award” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]Awarded to an individual who has contributed to Canadian food science and technology through outstanding research and service to the industry.<\/em><\/p>\n NOMINATION FORM<\/a>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Golden Royal Maybee Award” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]An achievement award in recognition of an outstanding applied development by a Canadian company or institution in the fields of food production, processing, transportation, storage, or quality control.<\/em><\/p>\n NOMINATION FORM<\/a>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Food Industry CEO of the Year” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]Awarded to the CEO of a company which has made an outstanding contribution to the Canadian food industry.<\/em><\/p>\n NOMINATION FORM<\/a>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Food Innovation Award” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]Awarded to honour an individual or team for outstanding work in food innovation.<\/em><\/p>\n NOMINATION FORM<\/a>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Food Safety and Quality Award” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]Awarded to honour an individual or team for outstanding contribution to the development of food safety and quality within the food processing industry.<\/em><\/p>\n NOMINATION FORM<\/a>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Student Leadership Award” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]Presented to a Student Member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and contribution to CIFST.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Complete details for each of the 2018 CIFST Awards — including award-specific eligibility criteria, nomination procedures and recipient selection process — are available on the downloadable nominations forms on the right. Nominations forms are fillable PDF documents that can be completed and sent electronically, along with any supporting documentation, as an official nomination submission.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”CIFST Awards” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Institute Award” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Awarded to an individual Professional or Retired Member for an outstanding contribution to CIFST.<\/em><\/p>\n