Mid-Career Leadership Award

Sponsored by Kathryn L. Kotula, Ph.D.

The Mid-Career Leadership Award, established in 2026, recognizes and encourages the continued professional growth of mid-career AMSA members from industry, academic, government, associations who have progressed beyond early-career achievements and are actively increasing their leadership, influence, and sustained impact within meat science and the meat industry.

Poulson Joseph, Ph.D.

Mid-Career Leadership Award

2026
Kalsec

“I am grateful to receive this recognition and thankful for the opportunity to work in ingredient innovation, food quality and safety, and in building teams and programs that add value across the protein systems.”

                                                                                                                                                                                -Poulson Joseph, Ph.D.

Year Name Organization
 2026 Joseph, P. Kalsec