Any person from the State of Illinois who has made outstanding contributions to the state's dairy industry may be nominated. The nominee may be engaged in milk or milk product production, marketing, education, research, promotion, regulation, allied service, or any service of genuine merit and benefit to the industry. Membership in a dairy organization is not required.
Anyone - family, friends, co-workers, etc. - may submit nominations for this award.
Nominees will be evaluated on their achievements in and contributions to the Illinois dairy industry as indicated by their activities, leadership, and extent and significance of impact on the industry.
The best possible documentation is desired for a nominee. Therefore, supporting information is not restricted to this form only. The nominator(s) may include additional appropriate materials or information.