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Awards & Recognition

IFT’s community plays an important role in advancing the science of food and its positive impact on our global food system. To recognize this great work, each year IFT celebrates the accomplishments of individuals and teams who are making a positive impact to effectively connect global food system communities, promoting and advancing the science of food and its application.

Nominations for the 2024 IFT Achievement Awards and Fellows are closed.

2024 Achievement Award Recipients and the 2024 Class of IFT Fellows will be announced in March 2024.

Nomination Scoring

Scoring of nominations will be directly related to how information provided on the nomination form demonstrates impact related to published award criteria.

Program Policy

IFT Achievement Awards & Fellows Program Policy

IFT Achievement Awards

IFT Achievement Awards recognize and honor individuals and teams who have demonstrated excellence through their contributions to the science of food.

Learn more about IFT Achievement Awards

IFT Achievement Award Nominee Guide

IFT Fellows

The designation of IFT Fellow is a unique professional distinction conferred for achieving career excellence and providing significant service, leadership, and contributions to IFT and the profession.

Review Fellows Guidelines

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IFT members make an impact

IFT members are making a positive impact on our global food system every day.