Awards & Recognition

Amstutz Award Recipients

  • Gary C. Martin

    2024

  • Warren Duffy

    2017

  • Dennis Stephens

    2012

  • Bill Hale

    2007

  • Arvid Hawk

    2006

  • Walter Muff

    2006

  • Michael Fribourg

    2001

  • Senator Richard Lugar

    2000

  • Senator Pat Roberts

    1999

  • 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

  • Herb Yeaman

    2022

  • Steve Smalley

    2020

  • Andrew Marting

    2018

  • Gary Anderson

    2012

  • Sam Bonilla

    2009