Almond Achievement Awards

The Almond Board of California honors two industry or allied industry members annually

Almond Achievement Award

Beginning in 2011, the goal of the Almond Achievement Award is to recognize an industry member who has added value through long-term service for the betterment of the California almond industry. Award recipients are individuals with long-standing and direct involvement, who demonstrate lasting impact on, and commitment to, the California almond industry.

Dick Cunningham received the 2023 Almond Achievement Award at The Almond Conference in December.

_{(Left to right - Bertie Areias, Dick Cunningham, Sarah Cunningham, Alexi Rodriguez)}

Almond Technical Achievement Award

Beginning in 2021, the goal of the Almond Technical Achievement Award is to recognize an industry or allied industry member who has contributed a significant technical advancement for the betterment of the California almond industry through research, innovation or facilitated adoption of practices. Award recipients have contributed significant research, facilitated an innovative practice, or assisted in the adoption of a practice for the betterment of the industry.

Wes Asai was awarded the 2023 Almond Technical Achievement Award at The Almond Conference in December.

_{(Left to right - Wes Asai, Gina Asai, Carrie Asai, Alicia Rockwell)}

Past Winners

Almond Achievement Award Winners

2022 - Brian Ezell - Wonderful Almonds and Pistachios
2021 – George Goshgarian, Sr. - Goshgarian Enterprises
2020 – Jim Paiva – Riverwest Processing
2019 – Rob Kiss – Bayer Crop Science
2018 – John Thoming – Blue Diamond Growers
2017 – Tony Campos – Campos Brothers
2016 – Dave Phippen – Travaille and Phippen
2015 – Jim Jasper – Stewart and Jasper
2014 – Dave Baker – Blue Diamond Growers
2013 – Martin Pohl – Hughson Nut
2012 – Joe Macllvaine – Paramount
2011 – Ned Ryan – RPAC

Almond Technical Achievement Award Winners

2022 - Paul Lum
2021 – Ken Stevenson