Last Call for World Dairy Expo Recognition Award Nominations

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The deadline to nominate deserving dairy industry leaders is this Sunday, February 15 for 2015 World Dairy Expo Recognition Award program. There are four categories to nominate someone; Dairy Woman, Dairyman, Industry and International Persons of the Year. Winners will be honored at the Dinner with the Stars banquet during Expo on Wednesday, September 30, at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.

The application and listings of previous WDE Recognition Award winners are available on the Expo website. Applications and support materials should be sent via email to wde@wdexpo.com or by fax to 608-224-0300.  

World Dairy Expo will be held September 29 through October 3, 2015 and the theme will be “Dairy in our DNA”. Dairy cattle exhibitors and dairy enthusiasts are invited to participate in the global networking event, held annually at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Visit worlddairyexpo.com for details.

 

 

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