National Mastitis Council Award of Excellence

For contribution to mastitis prevention and control

Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal health

This award, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, will be awarded annually to an individual with evidence of a sustained contribution to mastitis prevention and control through research, extension or education, clinical practice or service to producers. A call for nominations will go out to the general NMC membership and an awardee will be chosen by the Award Selection Committee, which will consist of the five past NMC Award of Excellence recipients and a representative of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Inc.

Criteria for selection: The recipient will be an active and current member of NMC who has spent significant time and effort in the realm of mastitis prevention and control. Contributions may be documented by publications, research summaries or letters of recommendation. The award is open to the global NMC membership. Nominations should include:

• Name of nominee, address, phone number, email and affiliation
• Time in the industry and major contributions
• Research nominees: area of research and output/publications
• Extension and Education: description of impact on producers and/or students
• Clinical practice: number of producers with whom they work, description of activities related to milk quality prevention and documentation of the impact
• Allied industry: description of their work and impact on milk quality

Prize: The awardee will receive a prize of $2,500 and up to $2,500 in expense reimbursement for travel, lodging and attendance at the NMC meeting where the award is given. The award will be presented at the Annual Business Luncheon.

Nominations close October 31.

Other Requirements and Information

• Application must be completed in English and submitted by October 31, 2023.
• Application form and supporting materials must be sent electronically via email. Faxed or mailed applications will not be accepted.
• An email confirmation will be sent within 72 hours of receipt of completed application.

Previous Award of Excellence Recipients

2024 – John Middleton, University of Missouri

2023 – Norm Schuring, GEA

2022 – David Reid, Rocky Ridge Dairy Consulting

2021 – Gary Neubauer, Zoetis

2020 – J. Eric Hillerton, Drumlanrig, Massey University and Journal of Dairy Research

2019 – Andrew “Andy” Johnson, Grande Cheese Company

2018 – Joseph “Joe” Hogan, The Ohio State University

2017 – Robert Harmon, University of Kentucky

2016 – Anne Saeman, National Mastitis Council

2015 – Larry Fox, Washington State University

2014 – Tom Herremans, Michigan Milk Producers Association

2013 – K. Larry Smith, The Ohio State University

2012 – Ken Leslie, University of Guelph