Awards and Recognition

Department

• Animal Sciences

• H. H. Mitchell Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Research

• 1999 Rodney W. Johnson

• 1998 Keith W. Kelley

• 1997 Bryan A. White

• 1992 Neil R. Merchen

• 1991 Jimmy H. Clark

• D. E. Becker Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and Counseling

• 1993 James K. Drackley

• 1990 Neil R. Merchen

• Food Science and Human Nutrition (UIUC)

• Outstanding Advisor/Mentor Award

• 2008 John W. Erdman, Jr.

• Outstanding Faculty Award

• 2001 Kelly A. Tappenden

• Outstanding Instructor Award

• 1995 Shelly J. Schmidt

• Nutritional Sciences

• Kraft Foods Human Nutrition Endowed Professorship

• 2006 George C. Fahey, Jr.

 

College

• College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

• The Paul A. Funk Award is given for outstanding professional achievement and major contributions to the betterment of agriculture, natural resources and human systems.

• 2008 James K. Drackley

• 2007 Bryan A. White

• 2005 Donald P. Briskin

• 2004 Elizabeth H. Jeffrey

• 2004 Schuyler S. Korban

• 2001 Mary Ann Lila

• 1999 Neal R. Merchen

• 1997 Barbara P. Klein

• 1994 Robert A. Easter

• 1992 Leann L. Birch

• 1992 Keith W. Kelley

• 1992 Lawrence B. Schook

• 1990 George C. Fahey, Jr.

• 1989 Toshiro Nishida

• 1988 Mary Frances Picciano

• 1986 John W. Erdman, Jr.

• 1983 Jimmy H. Clark

• 1983 Edward G. Perkins

• 1982 Bruce L. Larson

• 1977 David H. Baker

• Senior Faculty Award for Excellence in Research

• 2007 James K. Drackley

• 2006 Sharon M. Donovan

• 2005 Roderick I. Mackie

• 2004 Bryan A. White

• 2003 Keith W. Singletary

• 1997 Keith W. Kelley

• 1996 George C. Fahey, Jr.

• 1993 Jimmy H. Clark

• 1986 David H. Baker

• Senior Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching

• 2008 M. Susan Brewer

• 2001 Donald P. Briskin

• College Faculty Award for Excellence in Research

• 2004 Kelly A. Tappenden

• 2003 Rodney W. Johnson

• 2002 H. Rex Gaskins

• 2000 Timothy A. Garrow

• 1998 James K. Drackley

• 1997 Sharon M. Donovan

• College Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching

• 2007 Kelly A. Tappenden

• 2001 Timothy A. Garrow

• Young Faculty Award for Excellence in Research (last awarded in 1995)

• 1995 Mary Ann Lila

• 1994 Bryan A. White

• 1993 Donald P. Briskin

• 1991 Schuyler S. Korban

• 1987 George C. Fahey, Jr.

• Young Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching

• 1987 Robert A. Easter

• Academy of Teaching Excellence Membership

• 2004-2007 Kelly A. Tappenden

• 2004-2007 Bryan A. White

• 2001-2004 Donald P. Briskin

• 2001-2004; 2000-2003 Timothy A. Garrow

• 1999-2002 Michael J. Plewa

• 1993-1996; 1992-1993 Robert A. Easter

• 1992-1993 Shelly J. Schmidt

• Spitze Land-Grant Professorial Career Excellence Award

• 2007 Mary Ann Lila

• 2006 George C. Fahey, Jr.

• 2005 Schuyler S. Korban

• Faculty Award For Global Impact

• 2007 Elvira de Mejia

• 2006 Schuyler S. Korban

• John Clyde and Henrietta Downey Spitler Teaching Award

• 2007 Karen M. Chapman-Novakofski

• 2002 Donald P. Briskin

• Faculty Award for Excellence in Extension

• 2007 Paul E. McNamara

• Karl E. Gardner Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award

• 2004 Bryan A. White

• Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences Outstanding Advisor Award

• 1998-1999 Michael R. Murphy

• ACES Alumni Association Award of Merit

• 2007 David H. Baker

• College of Commerce and Business Administration

• Dean's Senior Researcher Award for Excellence in Research

• 2003 Brian C. Wansink

• College of Engineering

• Donald Biggar Willet Professorship

• 2003 William D. O'Brien, Jr.

• College of Health and Human Development Sciences (UIC)

• Excalibur Award for Teaching Excellence (Student Council of the college)

• 2001, 2000 Robert D. Reynolds

• College of Medicine

• Faculty of the Year

• 1988 Willard J. Visek

• College of Veterinary Medicine

• The Field Chair in Reproductive Biology is given for being an international leader in reproductive biology research.

• 2004 Paul S. Cooke

• Research Excellence Award

• 2000 Paul S. Cooke

• Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Helper Faculty and Student Collegiality Award

• 2002 Matthew A. Wallig

• The Dr. Gordon and Mrs. Helen Kruger All-Around Excellence Award is given for excellence in teaching, research and service/public engagement.

• 2006 Mark S. Kuhlenschmidt

• 1997 Matthew A. Wallig

• The Dr. Gordon and Mrs. Helen Kruger Teaching Excellence Award for teaching with enthusiasm, dedication, clarity and creativity and integrating subject concepts into the overall framework of the veterinary curriculum.

• 2006 Thomas K. Graves

• The Helen and Norman Levine Award is given for research productivity and excellence among young faculty.

• 1994 Matthew A. Wallig

Campus

• University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

• University Scholar

  • 2003 Rodney W. Johnson

  • 1999 H. Rex Gaskins

  • 1998 Sharon M. Donovan

  • 1997 Paul S. Cooke

  • 1996 Mary Ann Lila

  • 1996 John W. Erdman, Jr.

  • 1995 Shelly J. Schmidt

  • 1995 Bryan A. White

  • 1994 Keith W. Kelley

  • 1990 Lawrence B. Schook

  • 1988 Willard J. Visek

  • 1988 Donald P. Briskin

  • 1986 George C. Fahey, Jr.

  • 1986 David H. Baker

• Fellow, The Center for Advanced Study

• 1996 H. Rex Gaskins

• 1996 Rodney W. Johnson

• IBM Research Award, UIUC Research Board

• 1991 James K. Drackley

• 1991 Jack Odle

• Award for Excellence in Off-Campus Teaching

• 2004 Donald P. Briskin

• 1982 John W. Erdman, Jr.

• Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring

• 2008 Schuyler S. Korban

• Award for Excellence in Guiding Undergraduate Research

• 2008 Jeffrey A. Woods

• 2004 Nicki J. Engeseth (Honorable Mention)

• 2000 Michael J. Plewa

• Award for Innovation in Undergraduate Instruction

• 1997 Mary Ann Lila

• Vice Chancellor's Teaching Scholars Award

• 1990-1991 Shelly J. Schmidt

• Extramural Teaching Award

• 1992 Shelly J. Schmidt

• Julian Simon Memorial Faculty Fellowship Award

• 2003 Brian C. Wansink

• University of Illinois, Chicago

• Silver Circle Award for Excellence in Teaching

• 1999 Robert D. Reynolds

• 1994 Phyllis E. Bowen

• Award for Excellence in Teaching

• 1995 Patricia J. O'Morchoe

 

Society Awards

• American Society for Nutrition (American Society for Nutritional Sciences prior to 2005)

• The Osborne and Mendal Award is given for outstanding recent basic research accomplishments in nutrition.

• 1985 Willard J. Visek

• 1949 William C. Rose

• The Conrad A. Elvehjem Award for Public Service in Nutrition is given for specific and distinguished service to the public through the science of nutrition.

  • 1996 Willard J. Visek

• The Mead Johnson Award is given to an investigator for a single outstanding piece of nutrition research or a series of papers on the same subject accomplished within ten years of postgraduate training.

  • 2000 Timothy A. Garrow

  • 1997 Sharon M. Donovan

• 1995 Jack Odle

• 1971 Gilbert A. Leveille

• The Centrum Center for Nutrition Science Award is given for recent investigative contributions of contemporary significance to the understanding of human nutrition.

• 1992 Leann L. Birch

• 1987 Mary Frances Picciano

• The Bio-Serv Award in Experimental Animal Nutrition is given for meritorius research in nutrition by an investigator who received the doctoral degree in the ten years preceding the month the award is presented.

  • 2003 Kelly A. Tappenden

  • 2001 Rodney W. Johnson

  • 2000 Neil F. Shay

• 1999 H. Rex Gaskins

• 1993 William G. Helferich

• 1986 Donald K. Layman

• 1984 John A. Milner

• The E. L. R. Stokstad Award is given for outstanding fundamental research in nutrition, with preference to scientists at relatively early stages in their careers.

  • 2008 Manabu T. Nakamura

  • 2004 Alan M. Diamond

• 2002 J. Lee Beverly

• The Norman Kretchmer Memorial Award in Nutrition and Development (formerly given by the American Society for Clinical Nutrition, Inc.) is given for a substantial body of independent research in the field of nutrition and development with potential relevance to improving child health.

• 2006 Sharon M. Donovan

• The Dannon Institute Mentorship Award is given for outstanding mentorship in the development of successful nutritional research science investigators.

• 2003 David H. Baker

• Fellow

• 2005 David H. Baker

• The M. L. Sunde Award recognizes outstanding experimental, applied or fundamental research on avian nutrition

• 2008 David H. Baker

• Society for Nutrition Education

• The Mid-Career Award is given for being recognized as a leader in the areas of education, nutrition behavior and nutritional assessment.

• 2004 Karen M. Chapman-Novakofski

• American Society of Animal Science

• American Feed Industry Association Award for Research in Ruminant Animal Nutrition

• 2002 James K. Drackley (Dairy cattle)

• 1997 Neil R. Merchen

• 1994 Jimmy H. Clark

• 1990 George C. Fahey, Jr.

• American Feed Industry Association Award for Research in Non-Ruminant Animal Nutrition

• 1992 Robert A. Easter

• Corbin Award in Companion Animal Nutrition (Am. Soc. An. Sci. and The Iams Co.)

• 2003 George C. Fahey, Jr.

• 2003 Neil R. Merchen

• Morrison Award

• 1994 David H. Baker

• Animal Physiology Award

• 1997 Keith W. Kelley

• Animal Growth and Development Award

• 2002 Rodney W. Johnson

• Animal Industry Service Award

• 2004 James E. Pettigrew

• Young Investigator Award

• 1995 Jack Odle

• Outstanding Young Animal Scientist Award (Midwest)

• 1999 Rodney W. Johnson

• Society of Toxicology

• The Kenneth P. DuBois Award for Excellence in Toxicology (Midwest Regional Chapter) is the highest award given by the society to a toxicologist who has spent a significant portion of his/her career residing and having a major impact in the midwest.

• 2003 Elizabeth H. Jeffrey

• American Oil Chemists' Society

• The Samuel H. Baldwin Award is given for distinguished service in positions of responsibility

• 1992 Edward G. Perkins

• International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation

• The Young Investigator Award is given to recognize a junior faculty member whose work is beginning to gain national and international recognition.

• 1995 Sharon M. Donovan

• Society for In Vitro Biology

• Fellow

• 2003 Mary Ann Lila

• American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

• The Dudrick Research Scholar Award is given to recognize and support an investigator who has shown significant achievements in nutrition support, is an A.S.P.E.N. member and who demonstrates exceptional research productivity and the potential to continue to make contributions in the field of specialized nutrition support.

• 2005 Kelly A. Tappenden

• Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society

• Norman Cousins Memorial Lecture and Award

• 2003 Keith W. Kelley

• Young Investigator of the Year

• 1999 Jeffrey A. Woods

• American Chemical Society

• Young Scientist Award

• 1992 Shelly J. Schmidt

• American Society for Horticultural Science

• Outstanding International Horticulturist Award

• 2007 Schuyler S. Korban

• American Pomological Society

• Wilder Silver Medal

• 2005 Schuyler S. Korban

 

Foundations/Associations/Institutes

• National Academy of Sciences

• Member

• 2005 David H. Baker

• 2003 John W. Erdman, Jr. (Institute of Medicine)

• Lifetime Associate

• 2002 John W. Erdman, Jr.

• Three-year Member, Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine

• 1991 John W. Erdman, Jr.

• American Association for the Advancement of Science

• Fellow

• 2005 Lawrence B. Schook

• 1991 Matthew A. Wallig

• International Life Sciences Institute

• Future Leader in Nutrition Award

• 2008 Kelly S. Swanson

• 1999 Kelly A. Tappenden

• 1998 Rodney W. Johnson

• 1995 Timothy A. Garrow

• 1994 Neil F. Shay

• 1993 H. Rex Gaskins

• 1992 Sharon M. Donovan

• 1991 Jack Odle

• National Institutes of Health

• The Merit Award (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute) criteria include: 1) a regular research project grant application that is deemed highly meritorious by the initial review group, 2) a past record of significant achievement and demonstrated leadership in the research area addressed by the grant application, and 3) an area of research of recognized importance or promise.

• 1988 Toshiro Nishida

• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Award

• 1995-1999 H. Rex Gaskins

• United States Department of Agriculture

• The Atwater Lecture Award is given to recognize scientists who have made unique contributions toward improving the diet and nutrition of people around the world.

• 2006 John W. Erdman, Jr.

• Excellence in Teaching in Food and Agricultural Sciences Award

• 1992 Shelly J. Schmidt

• American Institute of Nutrition

• Borden Award

• 1994 John W. Erdman, Jr. (for work on vitamin A and carotenoids)

• 1986 David H. Baker

• 1984 Richard M. Forbes

• 1969 Harry P. Broquist

• 1945 H. H. Mitchell

• Lederle Award in Human Nutrition

• 1987 Mary Frances Picciano

• 1992 Leann L. Birch

• Fellow

• 1990 Willard J. Visek

• 1989 Richard M. Forbes

• American College of Nutrition

• New Investigator Award

• 1995 Timothy A. Garrow

• Fellow

• 2003 Schuyler S. Korban

• 1989 Robert Burr

• American College of Sports Medicine

• New Investigator of the Year in Basic Science

• 1997 Jeff A. Woods

• Institute of Food Technologists

• Fellow

• 1994 Barbara P. Klein

• 1993 Arthur J. Siedler

• 1992 John W. Erdman, Jr.

• Samuel Cate Prescott Award

• 1992 Shelly J. Schmidt

• The Julius Bauermann Lectureship Award (Philadelphia Section) is presented to a scientist who has made important contributions to the advancement of food technology/food science.

• 2003 Barbara P. Klein

• The Babcock-Hart Award is given for improving public health through nutritional research.

• 1999 John W. Erdman, Jr.

• Chicago Section Achievement Award

• 2006 Barbara P. Klein

• Chairman's Achievement Award, Chicago Section

• 1988 John W. Erdman, Jr.

• John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation

• The Guggenheim Fellowship is given for distinguished achievement in the past and exceptional promise for future accomplishment

• 2006 Schuyler S. Korban

• Melissa M. Noel Foundation

• Melissa M. Noel Chair in Nutrition and Health

• 2003 Sharon M. Donovan

• American Medical Association

• Physician's Recognition Award

• 2002 Suzanne R. Trupin

• American Dietetic Association

• The Abbot Nutrition Award in Women's Health is given to recognize dietitians who make significant contributions to the importance of nutrition in women's health

• 2008 Karen M. Chapman-Novakofski

• Recognition of Service Award

• 2000 Clare M. Hasler

• Chicago Dietetic Association

• Outstanding Dietician of the Year

• 1994 Savitri K. Kamath

• American Heart Association

• Fellow

• 2003 John W. Erdman, Jr.

• American Home Economics Association

• The Borden Award is given for significant contributions to the understanding of food, nutrition and home economics.

• 1988 Barbara P. Klein

• Federation of Animal Science Societies and the American Feed Industry Association

• New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition Award

• 2006 David H. Baker

• American Dairy Science Association

• The American Cyanamid Award is given for significant contributions and research in and education in the field of milk production.

• 1992 Jimmy H. Clark

• Agway Inc. Young Investigator Award

• 1997 James A. Drackley

• Borden Award for Research

• 1983 Carl L. Davis

• Poultry Science Association

• Fellow

• 1995 David H. Baker

• National Broiler Award

• 1983 David H. Baker

• Nutrition Professionals, Inc.

• Applied Dairy Nutrition Award

• 2007 James K. Drackley

• The Pharmaceutical Manufacturer's Association, Inc.

• Faculty Development Award in Toxicologic Pathology

• 1989 Matthew A. Wallig

• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

• First Independent Research Support and Transition Award

• 1992 Keith W. Singletary

• Mars Nutrition Research Council, Inc.

• Endowed Chair

• 2003 John W. Erdman, Jr.

• Council for Agricultural Science and Technology

• The Charles A. Black Award is given for outstanding achievement by a scientist, engineer, technologist or other professional working in the agricultural, environmental or food sectors in contributing to the advancement of science in the public policy arena.

• 2007 David H. Baker

• Council on Nutrition

• Fellow, Physical Activity and Metabolism

• 2003 John W. Erdman, Jr.

• National Pork Producers Council

• Innovation Award - Basic Research Category

• 2002, 2001, 1996, 1993 Rodney W. Johnson

• North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture

• Teacher Fellow Award

• 2008 Nicki J. Engeseth

• 2008 Schuyler S. Korban

• 2007 Kelly A. Tappenden

• 2006 Donald P. Briskin

• 2005 Timothy A. Garrow

• Dannon Institute

• Nutrition Leadership Institute Recipient

• 2005 Kelly S. Swanson

• American College of Veterinary Pathologists, Student Chapters

• Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award

• 2006 Matthew A. Wallig

• Illinois Soybean Association for Friends of Agriculture

• Friends of Agriculture Award

• 1997 Clare M. Hasler

• Fulbright

• Distinguished Chair Award

• 2007-2008 Schuyler S. Korban

• Carle Foundation Hospital

• Research Award

• 2007 Gregory G. Freund

• American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering

• Charter Fellow

• 1992 William D. O'Brien, Jr.

• American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine

• The William J. Fry Memorial Lecture Award is given to an individual who has contributed significantly, in his or her particular field, to the scientific progress of medical diagnostic ultrasound.

• 2007 William D. O'Brien, Jr.

• Presidential Recognition Award

• 1992 William D. O'Brien, Jr.

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

• Distinguished Service Award, Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control Society

• 2003 William D. O' Brien, Jr.

• Achievement Award, Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control Society

• 1998 William D. O' Brien, Jr.

• Outstanding Student Branch Counselor Award

• 1988-1989 William D. O'Brien, Jr.