Every year since 2011, the Almond Achievement Award has honored an industry or allied-industry member who has added value to the California Almond industry through long-term service, contributions or innovations. “The purpose of this award is to honor those who have devoted their lives to being at the forefront of our flourishing California Almond industry,” said Robert Mahoney, who is with the Tehama County Cooperative Extension Service, Red Bluff, and a member of the Industry Services Committee. “The ideal candidate for this award is an individual who has made substantial contributions to the industry through steadfast advocacy, innovation resulting in continued forward progress, and has been active in leadership roles within the Almond Board.”
Jim Jasper, center, receives the Almond Achievement Award at The Almond Conference Gala Dinner in 2015 from ABC Chairman Mike Mason, left, and CEO Richard Waycott.
Members of the California Almond industry nominate candidates who meet these criteria; Almond Board of California’s (ABC’s) Industry Services Committee will evaluate the candidates and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors. The 2016 recipient will be selected by ABC’s Board of Directors, and recognized during the Gala Dinner at The Almond Conference by ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott. Past Almond Achievement Award recipients include Ned Ryan, Joe MacIlvaine, Martin Pohl, Dave Baker and Jim Jasper.
“It is tremendously important that we receive as many nominations as possible to consider, since we are fortunate to be involved in an expanding industry covering a vast stretch of the state, and we certainly do not want to risk missing anyone for consideration for this incredible award,” Mahoney emphasized. The names of the award winners are placed on the wall of the Nonpareil Conference Room at the ABC office.
Nominating an almond industry professional for the 2016 Almond Achievement Award is easy. Simply email Jenny Nicolau and state your nominee’s name and company, as well as your reasons for the nomination. Applications must be received on or before Oct. 19 for consideration.
