The National Cheese Institute is still accepting nominations for its highest honor, the NCI Laureate Award.The award winner will be recognized at a special ceremony during IDFA's Dairy Forum 2012, January 15-18, in La Quinta, Calif.

Nominations must be submitted by November 4, 2011, and there is no fee to enter. Candidates should be business or academic leaders who have made significant, prolonged contributions to the development and growth of the cheese industry.

The nomination form is available here.