The Iowa State Dairy Association (ISDA) is now accepting nominations for the Ralph Keeling Leadership Award. Each year an outstanding member of Iowa's dairy industry is presented this prestigious award.
Nominations are open to producers, educators or industry persons in the dairy field who have significantly contributed to the progress of Iowa's dairy industry. Nomination forms are available for downloading on the ISDA Web site, www.iowadairy.org, or by contacting Jessica Bloomberg, ISDA Industry Relations Manager, at (515) 971-3620 or jessicab@iowadairy.org. Nominations are due Friday, July 22, 2011. For a list of past winners, visit the ISDA Web site.
The Ralph Keeling Leadership Award is given in honor of the late Ralph Keeling. Keeling operated a successful dairy farm and business, devoting much of his time and talents to help the progress of Iowa's dairy industry. Since 1967, this award has been presented annually to outstanding individuals in various fields of the State’s dairy industry.
Presentation of the award will take place during the Iowa State Fair on Friday, August 12, in the Livestock Pavilion on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey and Iowa State Dairy Association President, Wayne Dykshorn, will present the award.
The Ralph Keeling Leadership Award is sponsored by the Iowa State Dairy Association.
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