Any GEAPS member (Regular, Associate, Affiliate or Lifetime) who has been a member for at least five of the past 10 years and consistently demonstrated volunteer leadership qualities is eligible for this award.
Recognize Grain Industry Leaders With Awards
Every year, GEAPS presents awards to leaders in the grain and grain processing industries. Through the Industry Leader and Member of Distinction awards, GEAPS recognizes members and non-members who made significant contributions to drive the industry forward.
If you know someone who should be recognized for their outstanding service to GEAPS or the grain and grain processing industries, nominate them by December 31. Each year, winners will be recognized at the next GEAPS Exchange.
Member of Distinction Award
GEAPS members represent the most engaged professionals of the grain and grain processing industries. Our global network of individuals demonstrates a commitment to their work, their careers, and advancing in their fields. The Member of Distinction award honors those who go beyond that standard. The recipients have made lasting contributions by helping GEAPS fulfill its mission and vision, strengthening our community, and improving the work we do. Whether through recruiting new members, enhancing safety and efficiency, or introducing new ideas, GEAPS Members of Distinction leave a mark that benefits both GEAPS and the grain and grain processing industries.
Who is eligible?
Industry Leader Award
GEAPS’ Industry Leader award shines a light on individuals who have significantly improved the state of the grain industry. This award is given to those who work to keep us safe on the job, to people who innovate and develop paths to efficiency, energy savings, or quality control, and to those who stand up for the benefit of all of us. The Industry Leader Award is open to anyone, regardless of GEAPS membership status.
Who is eligible?
Anyone – GEAPS member or not – who has provided extraordinary contributions to the grain or grain processing industries through the advancement of operations safety, stored-grain quality preservation, health, efficiency, environmental responsibility or similar.
Corbett Award
The Corbett Award was named in honor of Lifetime member John Corbett of the Kansas City Chapter. GEAPS’ Board of Directors granted the Corbett Awards to recognize Associate members who have demonstrated extraordinary volunteer leadership in accordance with GEAPS’ mission and achievement of its goals. This award was retired after 2022 along with GEAPS’ Associate Board. We will continue to honor and appreciate the great work of our Associate members. All members—including Associate members—are eligible for GEAPS’ Member of Distinction Award.
GEAPS Awards
Nomination form for Member of Distinction and Industry Leader awardsTips on writing a nomination
Your submission will form the basis for the award presentation if the nominee is selected. Please use specific examples to illustrate how your nominee meets the award criteria.
- Show how they have:
- Exhibited ongoing initiative, leadership and dedication
- Devoted themselves to sustained service
- Earned the respect of their peers and become a role model
A compelling nomination should also describe as vividly and precisely as possible the positive impact your nominee’s contribution has had.
- Include details such as:
- Any relevant background context of the state of the industry prior to the nominee’s achievement
- The scale of the achievement and whether it is completed or ongoing
- Any extraordinary circumstances or challenges the nominee faced
- What makes your nominee different from others doing the same thing
Fill out the form to nominate someone for these awards. If you have any questions about the Member of Distinction, contact Julia Kloehn.