National Cheese Institute Laureate Award
Honoring National Cheese Institute leaders who have made significant contributions over time to the cheese industry
The 2009 NCI Laureate Award winner is Jerome Schuman, chairman of Arthur Schuman, Inc., Fairfield, New Jersey. The award was presented to Schuman during a luncheon ceremony at the IDFA’s Dairy Forum 2009 in Orlando, Fla. The NCI Laureate Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth of the industry.
Past winners of the NCI Laureate Award include Larry Ferguson, John Jeter, Mark Davis, Wes Allen, Elmer Marth, Max Gonzenbach, Rudy Nef, Betsy Holden, Don Menzner, Don Storhoff, Lester Kielsmeier, Hans Epprecht, Norm Olson, Vince Zehren, Jack Budahn, Leonard Gentine Sr., Raymond Goldbach, Harold Steinke, John Nelson and Dave Nusbaum.
A call for 2010 nominations will be announced later this month.
