James M. Jay Diversity in Food Safety Award

The James M. Jay Diversity in Food Safety Award recognizes an active IAFP Member who has made significant contributions toward fostering diversity within food safety-related careers, activities, or research. The award consists of a plaque and a $2,500 honorarium.

Sponsored by: Neogen
2024 Recipient(s): Byron D. Chaves

Submit a Nomination

Thank you for your interest in this award. Our electronic application/nomination process is currently under development. Please return for updates by early November.

Past Awardees

2023 Salina Parveen
2022 Haley Oliver
2021 Armitra Jackson-Davis