Mentor Recognition Programs

Current Mentor Recognition Funds

Brad Morgan, Ph.D., Candidate for Mentor Recognition

AMSA is proud to announce the formation of a Mentor Recognition fund in honor of Dr. Brad Morgan.

Brad Morgan has been a stalwart of support to the profession of meat science and the meat industry. Through a long and storied career that has spanned academia and industry, Brad has mentored young people by sharing his wealth of knowledge with all that would listen. He has molded his mentorship after many of the profession’s icon and takes great pride in helping others reach the pinnacle of their careers. With his down-to-earth fact-based approach he challenges others to step up to the plate in supporting the profession. While challenging others to step up, he does so leading by example. Few in AMSA have served in more ways or with more vigor than he has through the years.

Specific Purpose of Funds: To fund youth development programs.

Recognition of a Meat Science Mentor

A formalized fully funded Meat Science Mentor Recognition established with the AMSA Development Council will provide the following:
Public recognition for the professional accomplishments of a member of AMSA whose contributions to meat sciences have been national/international in scope.
Both recognition of and on-going financial support for an area championed by the honoree in the form of an endowment established for a specific purpose. ($25,000 or greater)
Recognition of honored individuals and donors in an annual publication of the Association.
A plaque presented to the honoree.

Procedures and Polices for Establishing a Mentor Recognition

Frequently Asked Questions about the Mentor Program