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FEW Awards


A Tradition of the FEW:
High Octane Award and Award of Excellence

BBI International and Ethanol Producer Magazine will continue the tradition of honoring individuals whose work and efforts in the ethanol industry deserve notice and celebration.

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN:

2016 FEW Award of Excellence Nominate Here
2016 FEW High Octane Award Nominate Here
Deadline is May 20th, 2016

A team of industry professionals will review nominations and select this year’s winners. Winners will be presented their awards on stage at the FEW during the General Session, Tuesday, June 21st.

2016 FEW Award of Excellence

The Award of Excellence, established by BBI International in 2000, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the fuel ethanol industry through their research, technical advisory and/or development activities.

Award of Excellence Nomination Form

2016 FEW High Octane Award

The High Octane Award acknowledges a person who has helped the ethanol industry mature and progress over the years. This award, established in 2000 by BBI International, recognizes a person whose passion and unstoppable pursuits have significantly benefited the ethanol industry. The High Octane Award honors a person for his or her passion and unstoppable pursuits that just seem to drive their daily routines and commitments.

High Octane Award Nomination Form

Congratulations to the 2015 FEW Award Recipients

2015 FEW Award of Excellence Recipient
at the FEW in Minneapolis
John Caupert
National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center
 2015 FEW High Octane Award Recipient
at the FEW in Minneapolis
Ray Defenbaugh
Big River Resources

Here’s a look at the Awards History

2015 Award of Excellence - John Caupert (National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center)
High Octane Award - Ray Defenbaugh (Big River Resources)
2014 Award of Excellence - Dr. Larson "Lars" Dunn, Jr. (DuPont Industrial Biosciences)
High Octane Award - Shirley Ball (Ethanol Producers and Consumer (EPAC))
2013 Award of Excellence - Dr. Kevin Hicks (USDA, ARS)
High Octane Award - Dan Schwartzkopf (ICM, Inc.)
2012 Award of Excellence - Dr. Gerald Shurson (University of Minnesota)
High Octane Award - Larry Johnson (LLJ Consulting)
2011 Award of Excellence - Dr. Bruce E. Dale (Michigan State University)
High Octane Award - Rick Tolman (National Corn Growers Association)
2010 Award of Excellence - Gunter Brodl (Vogelbush USA)
High Octane Award - Jeff Broin (Poet/Growth Energy)
2009 Award of Excellence - Phil Madson (KATZEN International)
High Octane Award - Kathy Bryan (BBI International)
2008 Award of Excellence - Dr. Jay Shetty (DuPont)
High Octane Award - David Kolsrud (DAK Renewable Energy)
2007 Award of Excellence - Steve Lewis (Poet)
High Octane Award - David Kelsall (Ethanol Technology)

Awards Given Biennial

2000 Award of Excellence - Dr. Raphael Katzen (KATZEN International)
2001 Distinguished Service - Dick Gadomski (Process Systems Inc.)
2002 Award of Excellence - Dr. Rodney Bothast (Nat’l Corn-Etoh Research Center)
2003 Distinguished Service - Dave Vander Griend (ICM Inc.)
2004 Award of Excellence - Dennis Vander Griend (ICM Inc.)
2005 Distinguished Service - Patrick Foody (IOGEN)
2006 Award of Excellence - Dr. Mike Ingledew (Univ of Saskatchewan)

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