Awards | Online Food Safety Program

Awards

Climbing to the Top and Earning Recognition for Academic Excellence

Final Project Addresses Concerns with Produce Transportation, Wins Top Student Award

Master of Science in Food Safety Alumna Publishes and Earns Top Award

William McVeigh professional photo

2019 Mather Award Winner Announced

2020 Mather Award Winner Announced

The 2018 Edward & Mary Mather Outstanding Food Safety Student Award was given to Wayne Melichar, a May 2019 graduate of the MSFS program. Mr. Melichar was presented with the award by Dr. Patty Weber, Director of the Online Food Safety Program, Dr. Melinda Wilkins, Associate Professor of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, and Dean Birgit Puschner, College of Veterinary Medicine. Mr. Melichar earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Western Illinois University. Wayne spent a number of year

2018 Mather Award Winner Announced

Dr. Dan Grooms and Carmita Young

2017 Edward & Mary Mather Outstanding Food Safety Student Award

(L to R) Michael Dykes, IDFA president and CEO; Mike Wells, president and CEO, Wells Enterprises; Brian Kraus, director of food safety and regulatory compliance, Wells Enterprises; and John Allan, IDFA vice president.

Brian Kraus receives 2018 IDFA Food Safety Leadership Award

Frank Yiannas receiving award from Dept. Chair Dr. Dan Grooms

Distinguished Faculty Award 2017

Yaw Dako with his award in hand

2016 Edward & Mary Mather Outstanding Food Safety Student Award

Anita Ezzo receiving award from Program Director Dr. Wilkins

Distinguished Faculty Award 2016

Dr. Wilkins Appointed Public Health Advisor by Governor