“Dr. Cannon has a long history of being interested and involved with intercollegiate meat judging. His efforts of establishing the National Barrow Show Meat Judging Contest and its continued success are noteworthy. Dr. Cannon is very deserving of this prestigious award,” remarked Dr. Tom Carr, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois.

Dr. Jerry E. Cannon, Development Leader of Sensory and Shelf Life at Hormel Foods, is an enthusiastic and passionate supporter of the Intercollegiate Meat Judging Program. Dr. Cannon has been an active participant in AMSA Intercollegiate Meat Judging events for over 30 years, from serving as an official for numerous contests to organizing industry participation. His presence in the meat judging program is immeasurable.

“Dr. Cannon has a long history of being interested and involved with intercollegiate meat judging. His efforts of establishing the National Barrow Show Meat Judging Contest and its continued success are noteworthy. Dr. Cannon is very deserving of this prestigious award,” remarked Dr. Tom Carr, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois.

Dr. Jerry E. Cannon, Development Leader of Sensory and Shelf Life at Hormel Foods, is an enthusiastic and passionate supporter of the Intercollegiate Meat Judging Program. Dr. Cannon has been an active participant in AMSA Intercollegiate Meat Judging events for over 30 years, from serving as an official for numerous contests to organizing industry participation. His presence in the meat judging program is immeasurable.