Honoring Excellence in the Cheese Industry

The American Cheese Society (ACS) bestows awards upon individuals based on their contributions to the industry, their support and promotion of American cheese, and their volunteer service to the association. These honors celebrate dedication, leadership, and service—and there’s still time to be part of the process.

Nominations are open for awards to be presented at the 2025 ACS Annual Conference in Sacramento, CA, but time is running out. The deadline to submit is April 29, 2025. If you know someone making a difference in our cheese community, now is the time to nominate them.

Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination
Above and Beyond Award Nomination
Meritorious Service Award Nomination

Nomination Procedure

ACS members have an opportunity to nominate a candidate by presenting an application which demonstrates a nominee’s contributions to the criteria listed below.

Nominations for the ACS awards are accepted and reviewed annually by the ACS Nomination Committee and are approved by the ACS Board of Directors. Recipients are named and honored at the Business Luncheon at the annual ACS Conference, and in the ACS e-newsletter.

To complete a nomination:

• Complete the official nomination form online during the nomination period.
• Provide a one-page summary of the nominee’s demonstrated contributions, focusing on the above criteria.
• Provide the nominee’s biography.
• Provide two (2) letters of support for the nominee.

⏰ Deadline: April 29, 2025 — Submit your nomination before it’s too late!

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