Previous Award Winners
Outstanding Extension Specialist Award
1971 G. E. Ricketts, University of Illinois
1972 V. B. Mayrose, Purdue University
1974 M. R. Geasler, Iowa State University
1976 R. J. Vatthauer, University of Wisconsin
1977 R. J. Epley, University of Minnesota
1978 W. L. Singleton, Purdue University
1979 D. E. Schafer, Kansas State University
1980 L. R. Corah, Kansas State University
1981 M. G. Hogberg, Michigan State University
1982 C. W. Spaeth, Kansas State University
1983 L. H. Thompson, University of Illinois
1984 M. F. Hutjens, University of Illinois
1985 G. L. Kuhl, Kansas State University
1986 D. D. Simms, Kansas State University
1987 F. K. Brazle, Kansas State University
1988 S. B. Laudert, Kansas State University
1989 M. A. Russell, Purdue University
1990 D. F. Parrett, University of Illinois
1991 D. B. Faulkner, University of Illinois
1992 J. L. Nelssen, Kansas State University
1993 A. P. Schinckel, Purdue University
1994 D. A. Funk, University of Wisconsin, Madison
1995 G. C. Shurson, University of Minnesota
1996 R. D. Shaver, University of Wisconsin, Madison
1997 R. D. Goodband, Kansas State University
1998 Not given
1999 M. D. Tokach, Kansas State University
2000 J. F. Smith, Kansas State University
2001 W. O. Herring, University of Missouri
2002 M. J. Brouk, Kansas State University
2003 W. J. Powers, Iowa State University
2004 S. J. Moeller, The Ohio State University
2005 K. J. Stalder, Iowa State University
2006 P. M. Fricke, University of Wisconsin
2007 G. C. Lamb, University of Minnesota
2008 J. M. DeRouchey, Kansas State University
2009 P. S. Kuber, The Ohio State University
2010 C. L. Wright, South Dakota State University
2011 G.A. Perry, South Dakota State University
2012 J. Waggoner, Kansas State University
2012 W. J. Sexten, University of Missouri
Outstanding Researcher Award
1971 D. H. Baker, University of Illinois
1972 C. E. Allen, University of Minnesota
1974 F. N. Owens, University of Illinois
1976 W. G. Bergen, Michigan State University
1977 D. E. Bauman, University of Illinois
1978 G. L. Allee, Kansas State University
1979 S. E. Curtis, University of Illinois
1980 T. L. Veum, University of Missouri
1981 R. L. Prior, Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
1982 B. D. Schanbacher, Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
1983 H. A. Garverick, University of Missouri
1984 G. C. Fahey, Jr., University of Illinois
1985 J. J. Ford, Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
1986 C. L. Ferrell, Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
1987 D. Gianola, University of Illinois
1988 S. P. Ford, Iowa State University
1989 L. L. Berger, University of Illinois
1990 M. F. Rothschild, Iowa State University
1991 M. F. Smith, University of Missouri
1992 D. L. Harmon, Kansas State University
1993 M. Koohmaraie, Roman L. Hruska, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
1994 L. G. Sheffield, University of Wisconsin, Madison
1995 J. Odle, University of Illinois
1996 J. L. Nelssen, Kansas State University
1997 R. S. Prather, University of Missouri
1998 D. Pomp, University of Nebraska
1999 R. W. Johnson, University of Illinois
2000 M. C. Lucy, University of Missouri
2001 C. K. Tuggle, Iowa State University
2002 M. Morrison, Ohio State University
2003 T. P. L. Smith, USDA, NE
2004 C.W. Ernst, Michigan State University
2005 E. Huff-Lonergan, Iowa State University
2006 A. S. Cupp, University of Nebraska
2007 J. C. Matthews, University of Kentucky
2008 J. M. Reecy, Iowa State University
2009 G. E. Erickson, University of Nebraska
2010 J. DeRouchey, Kansas State University
2011 K. A. Vonnahme, North Dakota State University
2012 G. A. Perry, South Dakota State University
Outstanding Teacher Award
1971 B. G. Harmon, University of Illinois
1972 R. E. Hunsley, Purdue University
1974 D. H. Gee, South Dakota State University
1976 T. R. Cline, Purdue University
1977 P. J. Cunningham, University of Nebraska
1978 B. D. Moser, University of Nebraska
1979 C. L. Hausler, Southern Illinois University
1980 T. R. Carr, University of Illinois
1981 M. E. Dikeman, Kansas State University
1982 R. E. Morrow, University of Missouri
1983 D. J. Kesler, University of Illinois
1984 R. A. Easter, University of Illinois
1985 D. F. Parrett, University of Illinois
1986 J. G. Sebranek, Iowa State University
1987 D. R. Brink, University of Nebraska
1988 K. M. Irvin, The Ohio State University
1989 R. P. Lemenager, Purdue University
1990 B. R. Skaar, Iowa State University
1991 D. A. Nichols, Kansas State University
1992 M. A. Russell, Purdue University
1993 D. K. Combs, University of Wisconsin, Madison
1994 L. C. Martin, Kansas State University
1995 M. E. Benson, Michigan State University
1996 B. D. Banks, Michigan State University
1997 H. D. Tyler, Iowa State University
1998 C. R. Youngs, Iowa State University
1999 J. N. Spain, University of Missouri
2000 M. E. Doumit, Michigan State University
2001 S. M. Lonergan, Iowa State University
2002 W. N. Osburn, Michigan State University
2003 S. C. Kelm, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
2004 M. S. Weber Nielsen, Michigan State University
2005 B. D. Nielsen, Michigan State University
2006 B. A. Reiling, University of Nebraska
2007 K. W. Bruns, South Dakota State University
2008 H. N. Zerby, The Ohio State University
2009 B. R. Wiegand, University of Missouri
2010 K. A. Vonnahme, North Dakota State University
2011 S.A. Wagner, North Dakota State University
2012 J. M. Kouba, Kansas State University
Agribusiness Award
1995 P. L. Houghton, Heartland Cattle Co., McCook, Nebraska
1996 J. A. Barmore, Vita Plus Corp., Madison, Wisconsin
1997 D. E. Dill, Dairy Strategies, Mendota Heights, MN
1998 C. M. Luhman, Land O’lakes Research Farm, Webster City, IA
1999 Not Given
2000 D. L. Hancock, Elanco Animal Health, Greenfield, IN
2001 J. M. Lynch, Heartland Cattle Co., McCook, NE
2002 Not Given
2003 J. M. Campbell, APC, Inc., IA
2004 D. M. Webel, United Feeds, IN
2005 T. A. Rathje, Danbred North America, Nebraska
2006 T. E. Sauber, Pioneer, A DuPont Company, IA
2007 M. J. Pettitt, Prairie Swine Centre, Inc.
2008 J. C. Woodworth, Lorza, Inc.
2009 Not Given
2010 D. H. Kleinschmit, Agri-King, Inc
2011 A. M. Gaines, The Maschhoffs, Carlyle, IL
2012 C. R. Schwab, National Swine Registry
Innovation in Dairy Research Award
2007 D. B. Carlson, University of Illinois
2008 A. Bettegowda, Michigan State University
2009 R. A. Natikov, Iowa State University
2010 S. M. Fredin, University of New Hampshire
2011 D. E. Graugnard, University of Illinois
2012 not given
National Pork Board Innovation Award
2007 T. Safranski, University of Missouri*
J. S. Bates, University of Nebraska**
G. Xu, University of Minnesota**
2008 S. A. Cutler, Iowa State University**
G. Xu, University of Minnesota**
2009 P. V. Anderson, Iowa State University**
N. Boddicker, Iowa State University**
P. J. Lammers, Iowa State University*
2010 E. Kiarie, University of Manitoba**
M. E. Johnston, The Hanor Company**
M.T. See, North Carolina State University*
2011 not given
2012 Y. Liu, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana*
*Education
** Research
Tim S. Stahly Outstanding Swine Nutrition Midwest Graduate Student Award
2010 R. Hinson, University of Missouri
2011 J. R. Bergstrom, Kansas State University
2012 C. A. Jones, Iowa State University
Past Winners of Invitational Competitive Research Paper Awards
Undergraduate Students Oral Competition
1987 R. E. Raw, University of Missouri
1988 J. A. Ragains, University of Missouri
1989 G. L. Ambrose, South Dakota State University
1990 C. N. Kemper, University of Missouri
1991 T. R. Eberle, North Dakota State University
1992 B. J. MacDonald, North Dakota State University
1993 B. L. Dunn, Kansas State University
1994 S. M. Nelson, University of Nebraska
1995 L. J. Trinity, Iowa State University
1996 M. E. Cunningham, Oklahoma State University
1997 C. E. Sorenson, South Dakota State University
1998 J. L. Strickland, University of Nebraska
1999 B. A. DeMontigny, North Dakota State University
2000 K. S. Freise, University of Illinois
2001 K. R. Nollette, University of Nebraska
2002 B. Meyer, University of Nebraska
2003 A. Harvey, South Dakota State University
2004 L. H. Bach, Michigan State University
2005 A. M. Meyer, Michigan State University
2006 L. D. Holmes, Southern Illinois University
R. Schnobrich, University of Minnesota
2007 B. H. Godsey, Kansas State University
2008 B. L. Varnes, Michigan State University
2009 H. L. Frobose, Kansas State University
2010 S. I. Fry, North Dakota State University
Undergraduate Students Poster Competition
2009 E. J. Ince, University of Wisconsin, Madison
2010 D. K. Schneider, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Graduate Students Oral Competition
1976 D. G. Haught, Iowa State University
1977 L. L. Berger, University of Nebraska
1978 G. F. Collings, Michigan State University
1979 R. D. Boyd, University of Nebraska
1980 D. G. Cieslak, University of Wisconsin
1981 W. F. Pope, University of Nebraska
1982 P. F. Saenger, Purdue University
1983 D. A. Redmer, University of Missouri
1984 W. F. Brown, University of Nebraska
1985 J. H. Brendemuhl, University of Nebraska
1986 P. L. Houghton, Purdue University
1987 M. H. Wilde, The Ohio State University
1988 T. R. Radke, University of Nebraska
1989 K. K. Kreikemeier, Kansas State University
1990 R. A. Nold, Kansas State University
1991 M. D. Tokach, University of Minnesota
1992 G. F. Louis, University of Nebraska
1993 B. T. Larson, University of Missouri
1994 L. H. Anderson, The Ohio State University
1995 M. L. Augenstein, University of Minnesota
1996 D. D. Koehler, University of Minnesota
1997 R. A. Nold, South Dakota State University
1998 K. J. Rozeboom, University of Minnesota
1999 L. A. Averette, North Carolina State University
2000 T. A. Armstrong, North Carolina State University
2001 T. G. McDaneld, University of Nebraska*
J. H. Hampton, University of Missouri**
2002 K. M. Hargrave, University of Nebraska*
M. J. Hersom, Oklahoma State University**
2003 J. Luther, North Dakota State University*
R. Main, Kansas State University**
2004 R. C. Bott, University of Nebraska*
M. M. Martinez, Michigan State University**
2005 J. M. Koch, West Virginia University*
N. D. Fastinger, The Ohio State University**
2006 D. M. Larson, North Dakota State University*
M. Gorocia-Buenfil, The Ohio State University**
2007 P. Urriola, Univesity of Minnesota*
R. Dilger, University of Illinois**
2008 J. M. Mapes, Michigan State University*
E. Kjarie, University of Manitoba**
2009 L. A. Lekatz, North Dakota State University*
D. M. Gorbach, Iowa State University**
2010 H. L. Evans, University of Missouri*
R. C. Sulabo, Kansas State University, Manhattan**
*M.S. Division
**Ph.D. Division
Graduate Students Poster Compeition
2007 P. Nester, North Dakota State University*
N. DiLorenzo, University of Minnesota**
2008 N. R. Bork, North Dakota State University*
B. A. Peterson, University of Illinois**
2009 P. Gunn, Purdue University*
C. O. Lemley, West Virginia University**
2010 N. S. Schmelz, Purdue University*
L. Senaratne, University of Nebraska, Lincoln**
*M.S. Division
**Ph.D. Division
Animal Science Young Scholars
2010 Jacqueline Atkins, University of Missouri
Tung M. Che, University of Illinois
Seema Hooda, University of Alberta
Joshua A. Jendza, Purdue University
Jenny S. Jennings, South Dakota State University
Victor G. Perez, University of Illinois
Rosangela Poletto, Purdue University
2011 J. R. Bergstrom, Kansas State University
D. D. Boler, University of Illinois
A. E. DeDecker, University of Illinois
M. R. P. Elmore, University of Illinois
A. M. Meyer, North Dakota State University
B. W. Neville, North Dakota State University
C. E. Phillips, University of Minnesota
P. E. Urriola, Cargill Animal Nutrition
2012 Richard Leach
Jolene Kelzer
Rodrigo Manjarin
Minho Song
Yanhong Liu
Igseo Choi
Sarah Cervantes-Pahm
Melissa Weber
Young Dairy Scholars
2008 K. Moyes, University of Illinois
B. W. Pamp, South Dakota State University
M. Raeth-Knight, University of Minnesota
E. Karcher, Iowa State University
J. Bewley, Purdue University
A. Bettegowda, Michigan State University
2009 R. A. Nafikov, Iowa State University
2010 Bradley J. Heins, University of Minnesota
Caleb O. Lemley, West Virginia University
Claire D. Mikolayunas, University of Wisconsin
Kamal Mjoun, South Dakota State University
2011 M. J. Aguerre, University of Wisconsin – Madison
N. M. Bello, Kansas State University
G. L. Golombeski, University of Minnesota
D. E. Graugnard, University of Illinois
H. M. White, Indiana University School of Medicine
2012 M. Akins
M. Osman
S. Ranathunga
Undergraduate Contemporary Issues Competition
1998 M. Bode, University of Missouri
D. Hasekamp, University of Missouri
J. Rumph, Michigan State University
M. Schoenfield, University of Minnesota
1999 L. Becker, University of Minnesota
2000 R. Hawkins, North Dakota State University
2001 Discontinued