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The nominations deadline is December 15, 2009. Nominations can now be submitted by filling out the easy, online nomination form. A hardcopy form is available upon request by contacting Ericka Henderson at ehenderson@kellencompany.com. Please submit your nomination by the deadline to nominate a deserving colleague for a prestigious 2010 RCA Award, which will be presented at the upcoming Annual Conference in Phoenix.  Please complete one form per nominee.

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Awards Categories:

Lifetime Achievement Award

Is awarded to an individual who has achieved industry-wide recognition, if not mainstream recognition, for their lifetime achievements in Culinology. Must have significantly influenced the food industry and/or the consumer market through their career. Nominee must be a veteran in the food industry for at least 25 years, and should be generally recognized as being an inspiration to others in the industry.

Pioneer Award

Is awarded to an individual who has, through their own achievements, become recognized as a leader in the food industry utilizing the practice of combining culinary craftsmanship and food science (applied the discipline/concept of Culinology) for at least 10 years. Nominee’s influence must be apparent throughout the food industry, including in education and standard practices.

Questions?  Please contact Ericka Henderson by e-mail or at (678) 303-2991.

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