R&DA MEMORIAL PROGRAM

The Research & Development Associates awards and scholarships program has been established to honor and sustain the memory of past members who have contributed significantly to the growth and longevity of our organizations. Recipients of these awards are chosen because they exemplify the high standards set forth by those whom the awards are named. The program consists of the following:

COL. ROHLAND A. ISKER AWARD

for Outstanding Contributions to National Preparedness

This award was established to recognize meritorious achievements to National Preparedness in the Areas of Food and Container Research and Development. This contribution might be in the category of basic research, applied research, developmental endeavor, or process improvement. The award will be in recognition of an outstanding achievement recognized or completed during the past twelve months, or for significant achievements over a period of time.

Nomination Criteria

Civilian employees of the Federal Government, military personnel, personnel of the laboratories of other armed services and other federal government agencies are eligible to be nominated for this award. Members of the foregoing organizations may submit nominations. If you need more information on the award process, please contact our office.

Selection Process

The selection committee is appointed by the Chairman of the Board and is comprised of a Committee Chairman and four additional members selected from the R&DA Board of Directors.

Award Winners:

DSCP Rations Team - 2008
Mr. Frank Bankoff, Ms. Debbie Beller,
Ms. Tracey Brown, Mr. Belize Houston,
Mr. James Lecollier, and Mr. Harry Streibich

COL. MERTON SINGER AWARD

for outstanding contributions to the R&DA mission cooperating with any

agencies of the U.S. Government

This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the R&DA mission in cooperation with agencies of the U.S. Government related to supporting the needs of the government in the fields of foods, containers, food service, equipment, supply or other appropriate related areas. The achievement can be for any period of time based on a single achievement or for numerous achievements over a period of time. It can be won by an individual or a team.

Nomination Criteria

Any employee of an R&DA industrial member company, an R&DA consultant member, or an individual R&DA member is eligible to be nominated for this award. Nominations must be submitted by March.

Selection Process

The selection committee is appointed by the Chairman of the Board and is comprised of a Committee Chairman and four additional members selected from the R&DA Board of Directors. If a suitable candidate is not identified, no award is made.

Award Winner:

Mr. Barney Rosner, H-A-R Enterprises - 2007

MARVIN BYER MEMORIAL Scholarship Fund

to provide an annual grant to a student

Donation Information

To forever memorialize Marvin Byer who served as an active member of R&DA for 34 years and as a work group chairman for 16 years - his dedication to science and knowledge, his zest for supporting the U.S. military, and his positive and gentle spirit are embodied in this fund.

This award offers a minimum of three honorariums to United States citizen students who are majoring in food science, packaging, or related areas.

Nomination Criteria

A student attending a US college or university.
Student must be a junior or senior at the undergraduate level or pursuing a masters degree.
The nominee must be majoring in food science, packaging, or related areas in the broad area of food.
The nominee must be a full time student.
The student must maintain a 3.0 or higher average.
The student must be a United States citizen.
A letter of recommendation of the nominee by a professor in the academic major must accompany the nomination.
The nomination form must accompany all nominations.

Selection Process

The selection committee consists of the R&DA Executive Director, Chair and Vice Chair of the Science and Technology Development Committee of the Board of RD&A.

Award Winners:

Daniel Ramseyer, University of Idaho - 2008

Martha Turner, University of Georgia - 2009

Melody Corbitt, Mississippi State University - 2009

Eric Goan, University of Tennessee - 2009