Dr. Bobby VanStavern Award for Beef Quality Research
AMSA is excited to partner with Certified Angus Beef to offer the Dr. Bobby VanStavern Award for Beef Quality Research. Presented at the annual Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC), the $1,000 award will recognize an undergraduate or graduate student submitting an abstract detailing relevant research pertinent to beef quality and/or consumer perceptions and demand of high-quality beef.
Applicants will simply indicate their intentions for applying when submitting the abstract for the RMC meeting. Finalists may be asked to supply additional information at the request of the committee. For more information about Dr. Bobby VanStavern’s legacy in the beef industry and this mentorship, please visit this webpage.
Patrick Fleming Award for Pork Quality Research
Throughout his long and distinguished career, Patrick Fleming has been dedicated to enhancing the consumer’s pork eating experience. His passion for supporting those who produce and market pork from farm to fork has been instrumental in guiding research and thought leadership to improve overall pork quality. We are excited to announce the Patrick Fleming Award for Pork Quality Research that will be awarded at the 2025 Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC). The $1,000 award will recognize an undergraduate or graduate student submitting an abstract detailing relevant research pertinent to pork quality. Applicants will simply indicate their intentions of application when submitting the abstract for the RMC meeting. Finalists may be asked to supply additional information at the request of the committee. For more information about the AMSA RMC Abstract submission please click here!