Awards & Recognition
Amstutz Award Recipients
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Gary C. Martin
2024
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Warren Duffy
2017
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Dennis Stephens
2012
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Bill Hale
2007
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Arvid Hawk
2006
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Walter Muff
2006
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Michael Fribourg
2001
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Senator Richard Lugar
2000
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Senator Pat Roberts
1999
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Daniel G. Amstutz
1998
The Chairman’s Award
NAEGA and the National Grain and Feed Association jointly present the Chairman’s Award in recognition of outstanding service to both organizations.
Chairman’s Award Winner
This award has been given just once to NAEGA Senior Advisor William J. “Jerry” Cotter.
2009 – William J. “Jerry” Cotter
Jerry served as the first chairman of the NGFA-NAEGA Joint Agro-terrorism/Facility Security Committee, and was involved extensively in the development and maintenance of the NGFA-NAEGA Alternative Security Plan for port facilities.
Mr. Cotter, who has been active in both organizations for the past 20 years, served as a member of NAEGA’s Strikes, Riots, Lockouts & Embargos Committee and several other committees for NGFA and NAEGA.
NAEGA Service Recognition
NAEGA Service Recognition Awards are presented in appreciation for exemplary service to the association and the industry. NAEGA officers and staff consult to determine if the award will be presented in a given year.
NAEGA Service Recognition Award Recipients
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Herb Yeaman
2022
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Steve Smalley
2020
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Andrew Marting
2018
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Gary Anderson
2012
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Sam Bonilla
2009