The IDF Award has the form of a piece of art and a medallion with an inscription. By granting the Award, the IDF wishes to pay tribute to extensive contribution to dairy science, adding to the scientific knowledge about the benefits of dairy foods.
The 2012 IDF Award was presented to George Robert Davey AM, from the Agriculture at the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, Australia. More information about Mr. Davey can be found here.
Since the IDF Award was introduced, the following people have won the award:
The Prize honours an individual or group of individuals, who contribute as volunteers from among the grassroots of IDF, to the IDF Programme of Work in accordance with IDF’s purpose and following the five key concepts constituting SWIFT as a driver for the development of IDF.
These concepts are:
These ensure that the organization continues to deliver timely outcomes that meet expectations and the changing needs of IDF membership.
WINNERS OF THE IDF PRIZE OF EXCELLENCE TO DATE
It is a means of showcasing, to dairy farming and industry delegates attending the annual IDF World Dairy Summit, the best generic advertising campaigns created recently amongst the group in the key areas of innovation, nutri-marketing, and marketing communication.. In honour of one of their founding members, Yves Boutonnat, it is now called the Yves Boutonnat International Milk Promotion Trophy.
Entries are submitted to the IMP Group mid-year meeting where they are subject to peer-review, analysis and judging. The top 3 are selected to present their campaign and the winner is elected by secret ballot. The winner is considered the best in promoting the nutritional benefits and the healthy image and lifestyle of dairy foods.
WINNERS OF THE IMP YVES BOUTONNAT AWARD