Mentor Recognition Programs
Current Mentor Recognition Funds
Joe Cordray, Ph.D.
Dr. Joe Cordray is a long-time member and leader in the AMSA. He has made significant contributions to the Meat Science discipline and the meat industry over a very successful career. He has been recognized as for his many contributions to the meat industry at State, National and International venues. He is a Fellow in the American Meat Science Association and was named a member of the Meat Industry Hall of Fame in 2017. He has provided truly exceptional educational programs in the form of numerous extension short courses for meat industry personnel during his 25-year tenure at Iowa State University. Even with these prestigious credentials, his greatest contribution may be his service as a mentor to many leaders in the meat industry and the AMSA. Therefore, recognition with this mentorship is well earned.
Continuing the Legacy
The earnings from this fund will be used to support the Program, Communication, and Outreach Fund.
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