Mentor Recognition Programs
Current Mentor Recognition Funds
William Benjy Mikel, Ph.D.
Throughout his distinguished career in Academia and Industry, Dr. William Benjy Mikel has impacted untold numbers of students and professionals through his involvement as a teacher, meat judging team coach, counselor, and consultant. His academic pursuits have taken him to dozens of countries to initiate partnerships with international institutions and identify students for academic exchange programs in Agriculture. In addition, Benjy’s novel approach to education and student development has resulted in the advent of numerous innovative programs to develop and prepare students for careers in the meat and food industry, including but not limited to the creation and implementation of the first Taste of RMC, which subsequently transformed into the Iron Chef Product Development Competition.
Continuing the Legacy
Dr. Mikel has requested that proceeds from the fund be used toward the Youth Programs Endowment Fund to support student activities.
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