Awards
Each year at our annual conference, our members vote to honor the year’s biggest contributors to animal agriculture. Award categories include:
- Chairman’s Award & President’s Award
The Chairman’s and President’s Awards recognize animal agriculture leaders who have been especially supportive, inspiring, and trusted by leaders within NIAA. These individuals and organizations have contributed significantly to the day-to-day success of our organization. - Advocate for Animal Agriculture Award
In 2012, NIAA began honoring leaders in animal agriculture who are not afraid to engage with audiences from all walks of life and advocate for animal agriculture. - Meritorious Service Award
NIAA’s longest standing award is the Meritorious Service Award. This award is presented to leaders within animal agriculture who have invested their career to advancing the animal agriculture sector. The first Meritorious Service Award was presented in 1965.