Mentor Recognition Program

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) mentor recognition program gives members a unique avenue to recognize the professional mentors or colleagues who have influenced their careers. The program allows such members to make a contribution designated for special activities in the name of the honored person.

Current Mentor Recognitions

R. C. Pollock

Robert Bray

Donald Kinsman

Robert Merkel

Vern Cahill

Recognition of a Meat Science Mentor

A formalized fully funded Meat Science Mentor Recognition established with the AMSA Educational Foundation will provide the following:

  1. Public recognition for the professional accomplishments of a member of AMSA whose contributions to meat sciences have been national/international in scope.

  2. Both recognition of and on-going financial support for an area championed by the honoree in the form of an endowment established for a specific purpose. ($15,000 or greater)

  3. Recognition of honored individuals and donors in an annual publication of the Association.

  4. A plaque presented to the honoree.

Procedures and Polices for Establishing a Mentor Recognition

Frequently Asked Questions about the Mentor Recognition Program