FEW Awards
A Tradition of the FEW:
High Octane Award and Award of Excellence
BBI International and Ethanol Producer Magazine will continue the tradition of honoring individuals whose work and efforts in the ethanol industry deserve notice and celebration.
Accepting Nominations – Deadline is May 13th, 2022
A team of industry professionals will review nominations and select this year’s winners. Winners will be presented their awards on stage at the FEW during the General Session, Tuesday, June 14th.
2022 FEW Award of Excellence
The Award of Excellence, established by BBI International in 2000, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the fuel ethanol industry through their research, technical advisory and/or development activities.
2022 FEW High Octane Award
The High Octane Award acknowledges a person who has helped the ethanol industry mature and progress over the years. This award, established in 2000 by BBI International, recognizes a person whose passion and unstoppable pursuits have significantly benefited the ethanol industry. The High Octane Award honors a person for his or her passion and unstoppable pursuits that just seem to drive their daily routines and commitments.
Congratulations to the 2021 FEW Award Recipients
2021 FEW
Award of Excellence Recipient
Kurt Rosentrater
Iowa State University/USGC
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2021 FEW
High Octane Award Recipient
Steve MarkhamCHS Inc.
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Here’s a look at the Awards History
| 2021 |
Award of Excellence - Kurt Rosentrater (Iowa State University/USGC)
High Octane Award - Steve Markham (CHS Inc.) |
| 2020 |
Award of Excellence - Douglas G. Tiffany (University of Minnesota)
High Octane Award - Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Clean Fuels Foundation) |
| 2019 |
Award of Excellence - Dr. Scott Kohl (Franzenburg)
High Octane Award - Kristy Moore (KMoore Consulting LLC) |
| 2018 |
Award of Excellence - Graeme Walker (Abertay University)
High Octane Award - Steve Vander Griend (ICM Inc., Urban Air Initiative) |
| 2017 |
Award of Excellence - Dennis Bayrock (Phibro Ethanol Performance Group)
High Octane Award - Geoff Cooper(Renewable Fuels Assocation) |
| 2016 |
Award of Excellence - Charles Abbas (Archer Daniels Midland)
High Octane Award - Tom Buis (Growth Energy) |
| 2015 |
Award of Excellence - John Caupert (National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center)
High Octane Award - Ray Defenbaugh (Big River Resources) |
| 2014 |
Award of Excellence - Dr. Larson "Lars" Dunn, Jr. (DuPont Industrial Biosciences)
High Octane Award - Shirley Ball (Ethanol Producers and Consumer (EPAC)) |
| 2013 |
Award of Excellence - Dr. Kevin Hicks (USDA, ARS)
High Octane Award - Dan Schwartzkopf (ICM, Inc.) |
| 2012 |
Award of Excellence - Dr. Gerald Shurson (University of Minnesota)
High Octane Award - Larry Johnson (LLJ Consulting) |
| 2011 |
Award of Excellence - Dr. Bruce E. Dale (Michigan State University)
High Octane Award - Rick Tolman (National Corn Growers Association) |
| 2010 |
Award of Excellence - Gunter Brodl (Vogelbush USA)
High Octane Award - Jeff Broin (Poet/Growth Energy) |
| 2009 |
Award of Excellence - Phil Madson (KATZEN International)
High Octane Award - Kathy Bryan (BBI International) |
| 2008 |
Award of Excellence - Dr. Jay Shetty (DuPont)
High Octane Award - David Kolsrud (DAK Renewable Energy) |
| 2007 |
Award of Excellence - Steve Lewis (Poet)
High Octane Award - David Kelsall (Ethanol Technology) |
Awards Given Biennial
2000 Award of Excellence - Dr. Raphael Katzen (KATZEN International)
2001 Distinguished Service - Dick Gadomski (Process Systems Inc.)
2002 Award of Excellence - Dr. Rodney Bothast (Nat’l Corn-Etoh Research Center)
2003 Distinguished Service - Dave Vander Griend (ICM Inc.)
2004 Award of Excellence - Dennis Vander Griend (ICM Inc.)
2005 Distinguished Service - Patrick Foody (IOGEN)
2006 Award of Excellence - Dr. Mike Ingledew (Univ of Saskatchewan) |