Everingham Award is given in memory of Robert Everingham, Jr. who was a Cornell graduate and died in a farm accident. As a dairy producer, he was involved in working with dairy cattle geneticists at Cornell University in developing the portfolio theory for dairy cattle semen purchases. The award is given to a student who is very interested in dairy cattle genetics and management.
Livestock Scholarship Award
The Cornell University Livestock Fund is an endowment established through $10 contributions from the sale of each Cornell Sheep Program blanket. The purpose of the fund is to recognize outstanding undergraduate students with an interest in domestic farm livestock that is demonstrated by work experiences, course program, academic performance and activity in undergraduate student organizations.
Morrison Award
The Morrison Award is given in memory of Frank Morrison who was a leader in livestock nutrition research and made tremendous impacts on the U.S. livestock industries through his work and chairmanship of the Department of Animal Science. The award is given each year to seniors majoring in Animal Science who have excelled in academics, research (Honors Program) and leadership roles in animal science undergraduate organizations.
American Society of Animal Science (ASAS)
The American Society of Animal Science recognizes students who are enrolled in a four-year animal science curriculum, rank in the top 10% of their respective classes and demonstrate leadership by participating in animal science and university activities. Names of the student recipients will be published in the Journal of Animal Science.
American Dairy Science Association (ADSA)
Students must be enrolled in a four-year curriculum offered by a Department of Animal or Dairy Science. Students must be members of ADSA, active in a dairy science club and rank in the top 10% of their respective classes. This year's recipients received ADSA memberships with the financial support of the Department of Animal Science. Names of the recipients will be published in the Journal of Dairy Science.
